drop in
verb- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, in. · The keys were dropped in the fishbowl.
- To arrive casually and unannounced, with little or no warning; also, to visit without an appointment. · I was in the garden covered with mud when my grandmother dropped in for a visit.
- To paddle into and take off on a wave another surfer is already riding.
- To fall in; to cave in.
- To install components, particularly car engines. · We dropped in all-new parts in the sports car.
From the library
He started me off upon the letter A, and then he left me; but he would drop in from time to time to see that all was right with me.
Well, well, I’ve always worked pretty hard and I’d rather drop in harness.”
I dare say that in the course of the day I shall drop in at Norwood and see how you are getting on.”
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