Pop back Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɑp/ /ˈbæk
PAHP-BAK
pˈɒp/ /bˈæk
POP-BAK
Definition
To return quickly to a place, usually for a short time, and then leave again.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly used in British English. Implies a short, quick visit or return ('I'll pop back home'). Not used for long absences. Similar to 'drop by' or 'swing by', but emphasizes returning rather than just visiting.
Spanish: regresar rápido - volver en un momentoPortuguese (BR): voltar rapidinho - dar uma passada de voltaPortuguese (PT): voltar num instante - regressar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 很快回来 - 稍后回来Chinese (Traditional): 很快回來 - 稍後回來Hindi: जल्दी लौट आना - थोड़ी देर में वापस आनाArabic: العودة بسرعة - الرجوع في لحظةBengali: দ্রুত ফিরে আসা - দ্রুত ফিরে যাওয়াRussian: быстро вернуться - заскочить обратноJapanese: ちょっと戻るVietnamese: quay lại nhanh - ghé lại nhanhKorean: 잠깐 다녀오다 - 금방 돌아오다Turkish: kısa süreliğine geri uğramak - hemen geri dönmekUrdu: جلدی واپس آناIndonesian: kembali sebentar - mampir kembali
Example Sentences
I'll pop back after lunch to finish the report.
basic
Can you pop back to the store and get some milk?
basic
She said she'd pop back before dinner.
basic
I'm just going to pop back inside—I forgot my keys.
natural
Could you pop back later when I'm less busy?
natural
We can pop back tomorrow if you're not free today.
natural