Glad you could drop by Meaning in English

expression

US

GLAD yoo kuhd DROP by

UK

gl-AD yoo kud DROP by

Definition

A friendly way to tell someone you’re happy they came to visit, often used when someone stops by unexpectedly or for a short stay.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and warm; usually said in-person at the door or as someone arrives. Equivalent to 'nice to see you' but with emphasis on the unexpected or casual visit. Common with friends, family, or neighbors, rarely used in formal situations.

• Spanish: me alegra que hayas venido - me alegra que pudieras pasar
• Portuguese (BR): que bom que você pôde passar aqui
• Portuguese (PT): ainda bem que pudeste passar
• Chinese (Simplified): 很高兴你能过来
• Chinese (Traditional): 很高興你能過來
• Hindi: अच्छा लगा कि आप आ पाए
• Arabic: سعدت أنك استطعت الحضور
• Bengali: ভালো লাগলো তুমি এসেছো
• Russian: рад, что ты смог зайти
• Japanese: 来てくれてうれしいです
• Vietnamese: Rất vui vì bạn đã ghé qua
• Korean: 와줘서 기뻐요
• Turkish: uğradığına sevindim
• Urdu: خوشی ہوئی کہ آپ آ گئے
• Indonesian: Senang kamu bisa mampir

Example Sentences

Glad you could drop by! Would you like some tea?

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Thanks for coming over. Glad you could drop by!

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It's always nice to see you. Glad you could drop by today.

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Hey, glad you could drop by! It’s been ages since we last caught up.

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Glad you could drop by—let me grab us some snacks.

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I was just thinking about you! Glad you could drop by for a quick chat.

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