drop by

Idioms  

1. Also,. Pay a brief, casual, and usually unannounced visit. For example, I asked her to drop by whenever she was in the neighborhood, or Joan loves to have friends drop in, or We'd love to drop over but we haven't time on this trip. The first term dates from the first half of the 1900s; drop in is from the mid-1600s and drop over from the late 1800s.

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Example Sentences

While peers have seen their oil output per foot of drilling drop by 16% since 2020, Diamondback has actually become more efficient, Kumar said, citing industry data.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Nor did he drop by Absolute Realty to introduce himself to Alfredo.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Korean media reported that the "disappointing" critical reception for Crimson Desert had caused Pearl Abyss' stock price to drop by 30%.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

When these relationships end, female subordinates’ earnings drop by roughly 18% the year after the breakup, with losses persisting for at least four years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

‘This did not drop by chance: it was cast away as a token to any that might follow. I think Pippin ran away from the trail for that purpose.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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