Puzzle #450 · August 25, 2026
drop in
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Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
To drop in means to visit someone unexpectedly or without a formal invitation. You drop by a friend's house on the way home, or you drop into a coffee shop for a quick visit.
The phrase implies casual, impromptu action rather than planned visits. It can also mean to make a brief appearance (“I'll drop in at the party for an hour”). The casual tone makes it different from formal visiting.
The phrase implies casual, impromptu action rather than planned visits. It can also mean to make a brief appearance (“I'll drop in at the party for an hour”). The casual tone makes it different from formal visiting.
Puzzle Appearances
The expression drop in has appeared in 2 puzzles:
- Puzzle #435 on August 10, 2026
- Puzzle #450 on August 25, 2026
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