词组 | drop in |
释义 | Idiom drop in (on someone) and drop in (to say hello) Theme: VISITING to pay someone a casual visit, perhaps a surprise visit.I hate to drop in on people when they aren't expecting me.You're welcome to drop in at any time.We wont stay a minute. We just dropped in to say hello. Idiom drop in to visit briefly.About 100 guests dropped in to celebrate the publication of his book. Phr V drop in drops, dropping, dropped drop in informal to make a short visit to someone in their home, usually without arranging it beforeJust drop in whenever you're in the area. often + onI dropped in on George (= I went to George's house) on my way home. often + atCould you drop in at Sarah's and pick up my books for me? drop sb in it British & Australian informal to cause trouble for someone by doing something that makes someone else angry with themWhy did you have to tell her about my date with Sally? You've dropped me right in it. drop in sth or drop sth in British & Australian informaldrop sth into swh British & Australian informal to deliver something to a place or to someoneJim can drop your books in at the library if you like.She dropped her skirt into the cleaner's this morning. drop in drop into swh to go into a place {e.g. shop, library, pub} for a short timeI need to drop in at the bank on my way home.I dropped into the book store to see if they had that book you wanted. drop in verb in surfing, to start a ride on a wave already occupied by another surfer or other surfers AUSTRALIA, 1985drop inTo visit one casually and/or unexpectedly. Drop in whenever you want—I'll be home all day. drop in(to) (something)1. To let go of something so that it enters something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "drop" and "in" or "into." Oh, I just dropped my donation into the box outside. 2. To fall into something. Sean positioned himself so that the fly ball just dropped into his glove. drop in (on someone)and drop in (to say hello)to pay someone a casual visit, perhaps a surprise visit. I hate to drop in on people when they aren't expecting me. You're welcome to drop in at any time. drop inv. 1. To let something fall into some other thing: I dropped some spare change in the beggar's cup. I took some rocks to the hole and dropped them in. Don't push the latch down into the lock; just let it drop in. 2. To come to some place for a casual visit: We'll drop in and see how you're doing tomorrow. Should we drop in on our neighbors tonight? |
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