drop a line

drop a line {v. phr.}

To write someone a short letter or note.

Please drop me a line when you get to Paris; I'd like to know that you've arrived safely.

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[line] See: [BLOW ONE'S LINES] or [FLUFF ONE'S LINES], [CHOW LINE], [DOWN THE LINE], [DRAW A LINE] or [DRAW THE LINE], [DROP A LINE], [END OF THE ROAD] or [END […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

drop by

[drop by] or [stop by] {v.} 1. or [drop around] To make a short or unplanned visit; go on a call or errand; stop at someone's home. * /Drop by […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[at the drop of a hat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without waiting; immediately; promptly. * /If you need a babysitter quickly, call Mary, because she can come at the drop […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[in line] (1) {adv. phr.} In or into a straight line. * /The boys stood in line to buy their tickets./ * /Tom set the chairs in line along the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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