Pop down to Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɑp/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
POP-down-too, POP-down-tuh, POP-down-tih
pˈɒp/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː
POP-down-TOO
Definition
To go somewhere quickly for a short time, usually to a nearby place.
Usage & Nuances
Informal British English; often used for short, quick visits, usually to a shop, a friend, or nearby place. Synonymous with 'pop over to' or 'pop in'. Not used for long or important trips.
Spanish: ir rápidamente a - pasar porPortuguese (BR): dar um pulo em - passar rapidamente emPortuguese (PT): dar um salto a - passar por rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 顺路去一下 - 快速去一趟Chinese (Traditional): 順路去一下 - 快速去一趟Hindi: झटपट जानाArabic: أذهب سريعًا إلى - أمر بسرعة علىBengali: ফট করে যাওয়াRussian: заскочить - быстро сходитьJapanese: ちょっと行く - さっと行くVietnamese: ghé qua nhanh - đi xuống nhanhKorean: 잠깐 들르다 - 금방 다녀오다Turkish: kısaca uğramak - hemen gitmekUrdu: جلدی سے جانا - مختصر سی ملاقات کرناIndonesian: ghé qua - đi xuống nhanh
Example Sentences
I'm going to pop down to the shop for some milk.
basic
Could you pop down to the post office for me?
basic
I'll just pop down to see if the bakery is open.
basic
Why don't we pop down to Sarah's for a quick coffee?
natural
I'm just going to pop down to the market before it closes.
natural
Can you pop down to the garage and check if my car is ready?
natural