drop someone a line

English

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Verb

drop someone a line (third-person singular simple present drops someone a line, present participle dropping someone a line, simple past and past participle dropped someone a line)

1. (idiomatic) Write and send (someone) a note or telegram.

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

Synonyms

• buzz
• call
• ring up

Translations

write and send someone a note or telegram

• Finnish: ottaa yhteyttä, ilmoittaa (fi)
• Irish: cúpla líne a chur chuig duine, cúpla líne a scríobh chuig duine
• Korean: 연락하다 (ko) (yeollakhada)