Phrase guide

drop someone a line

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To write and send (someone) a note or telegram.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • If you get a chance, drop me a line when you arrive in Cairo.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ottaa yhteyttä — write and send someone a note or telegram
  • Finnish: ilmoittaa — write and send someone a note or telegram
  • Irish: cúpla líne a chur chuig duine — write and send someone a note or telegram
  • Irish: cúpla líne a scríobh chuig duine — write and send someone a note or telegram
  • Korean: 연락하다 (yeollakhada) — write and send someone a note or telegram
  • Turkish: iki satır yazmak — write and send someone a note or telegram