Grammar fix
pop in
make a short visit
to visit a place or person for a short time, usually casually and without much planning
phrasal verbB1core
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- I'll pop in on my way home and see how your mum's doing.general
- She popped in for a cuppa but couldn't stay long.general
Fix the pattern
Pattern: pop in (on someone) / pop into (a place)
Learners often say 'visit shortly', which sounds formal; 'pop in' is the natural spoken choice.
Patternpop in (on someone) / pop into (a place)