flying visit flying visit {n. phr.} A visit of very short duration. Tom came to New York for only a flying visit. We had hardly eaten lunch when he had to leave. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss