pop down

pop down

To go someplace very quickly or briefly that is either on a lower level or is some indeterminate distance away. I need to pop down to the store for some milk—do we need anything else? We just moved in on the floor below—you should pop down sometime! We were in this part of town, so I thought we'd pop down for a visit.
See also: down, pop
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pop down (for a visit)

to come or go to someone's home that is downstairs or in a place on a lower level. You simply must pop down for a visit whenever you get a chance. I'll try to pop down tomorrow evening after dinner.
See also: down, pop
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • fleapit
  • scoot down to (something or some place)
  • dash down
  • pop into
  • at Her Majesty's pleasure
  • pop back
  • pop in
  • pop in (for a visit)
  • pop off
  • pop a squat
References in classic literature
I shall be late!' (when she thought it over afterwards, it occurred to her that she ought to have wondered at this, but at the time it all seemed quite natural); but when the Rabbit actually TOOK A WATCH OUT OF ITS WAISTCOAT- POCKET, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.
Alices Adventures In Wonderland
This is akin to saying that if I pop down to the local store for a spot of shoplifting, that's okay because half-a-dozen other people have also been lifting items.
Strange view of the world
AFTERNOON Watch my son compete in a sporting event, possibly somewhere in Manchester, giving me the chance to pop down to EventCity for The Caravan and Motorhome Show to check out the latest models, including a new line of American Airstreams.
My PERFECT day; Travel
He said I would take you back with me, But there is only room in my craft for one you see Next time I pop down I will use a three seater, Then there will be room for me, you and Rita.
Your Poem
If you do intend to pop down to see the cars then look out for Nick Lawton's cool-looking bright yellow 1972 Mercedes (above).
Retro classic cars to park up in town; in brief
David Lumb @lumbd I'm gonna pop down to Sevenbarrows and see if Nicky Henderson can sort my sciatica out!
THE WORD
Have you ever wondered what men talk about when they pop down the pub for a pint?
Booze and sex. Is that all there is?
"It's a good opportunity for those who have a bike, or children who may have got one for Christmas to pop down and get it protected.
Come and get your bicycle marked
Could you please ask your readers who are in a panto this year, to please pop down to the Hive, 230 The High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AQ, with a poster advertising their panto.
Oh yes you can promote panto
Pop down to your local Argos store today to pick up the perfect gift for a magical Christmas.
PS5 off at Argos; When you spend PS30 or more on toys in store
But as this was for my son and delivery to a different address, I would have to call in to pay and confirm the order, which I said was fine and would pop down from Hartshill straight away.
Two-hour rat run misery to buy a fridge; Letters
"So we thought 'Hey we have to call it pop down restaurant' because we are literally coming down underground, so it's a play on words," she said.
World's first 'pop-down' restaurant opens in Finnish mine
If you live in the Midlands, pop down and join our riders for a great chance to attend the Midlands'
Charity tour at biker meet
If you fancy two mouth-watering Chicken Bakes, pop down to our shop situated on Dunleavy Drive, Unit 3B, Cardiff Bay CF11 0SN or any Greggs in Wales and meet our friendly shop team.
TWO GREGGS CHICKEN BAKES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
The Scot will make his third defence against Englishman Nicky Cook in Liverpool on Saturday night and boxing fan Murray revealed he intended to pop down to the gym to see Burns sparring for his big bout.
Ricky: I'd glove to see Andy