pop in — make a short visit
phrasal verbB1core
to visit a place or person for a short time, usually casually and without much planning
Pattern: pop in (on someone) / pop into (a place)
In use
- 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
Common mistake
Learners often say 'visit shortly', which sounds formal; 'pop in' is the natural spoken choice.