Swing by Meaning in English
expression
ˈswɪŋ/ /ˈbaɪ
SWING BY
swˈɪŋ/ /bˈaɪ
swing BY
Definition
To visit or stop at a place briefly, often without a long stay or formal plan.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly used in everyday conversation. Often followed by a place ("swing by the store"). Implies a quick, casual visit. Synonyms include "stop by" and "drop by". Not suitable for very formal writing.
Spanish: pasar por - darse una vuelta porPortuguese (BR): dar uma passada (em) - passar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): dar uma passada (por) - passar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 顺便去 - 顺道去Chinese (Traditional): 順便去 - 順道去Hindi: चक्कर लगाना (किसी जगह का) - रास्ते में जानाArabic: يمرّ على - يزور بسرعةBengali: ঝটপট যেয়ে আসা - একটু ঘুরে আসাRussian: заглянуть - заехатьJapanese: 立ち寄るVietnamese: ghé quaKorean: 들르다Turkish: uğramakUrdu: راستے میں رکنا - آ کر جاناIndonesian: singgah
Example Sentences
Can you swing by the supermarket on your way home?
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I'll swing by your office this afternoon.
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Why don’t you swing by for coffee tomorrow morning?
basic
I’m in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d swing by and say hi.
natural
Let me swing by your place after work and pick up the book.
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She said she might swing by if she gets off work early.
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