drop a line
Related to drop a line: take it on the chin, I couldn't agree more, run an errand, same old same old, pay a visit, cut some slack, catch you later, To Say the Least
drop (one) a line
To contact someone, usually with a letter, note, or phone call. I know you'll be busy enjoying yourself, but please, drop me a line on your trip. I'll drop you a line once I get settled in at school.
See also: drop, line
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
drop a line
Correspond, write a short letter or note. For example, I hope you'll drop me a line soon. This idiom uses line in the sense of "a few words in writing," a usage first recorded in 1647.
See also: drop, line
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
drop somebody a ˈline/ˈnote
(informal) write a short letter, message, etc. to somebody: I dropped her a line inviting her to my birthday party.See also: drop, line, note, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- drop somebody a line/note
- drop someone a line
- drop (one) a line
- drop a line and drop a few lines; drop a note
- drop (one) a few lines
- help (oneself) to
- help to
- keep (oneself) to (oneself)
- keep to
- keep yourself to yourself