Pop down Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɑp/ /ˈdaʊn
POP-down
pˈɒp/ /dˈaʊn
POP-down
Definition
To visit a place for a short time or go somewhere quickly, usually without much planning.
Usage & Nuances
'Pop down' is informal and common in British English, less so in American English. Typically used for short, quick visits ('pop down to the shop'). Often paired with prepositions ('pop down to', 'pop down for'). Not for formal writing.
Spanish: pasarse por - ir rápido aPortuguese (BR): dar uma passada - ir rapidinhoPortuguese (PT): dar um salto a - ir rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 顺便去一下 - 快速去一下Chinese (Traditional): 順便去一下 - 快速去一下Hindi: जल्दी से जानाArabic: يمر سريعاً علىBengali: হুট করে যাওয়াRussian: заглянуть - быстро сходитьJapanese: ちょっと立ち寄るVietnamese: ghé qua nhanhKorean: 잠깐 들르다 - 잠깐 가다Turkish: kısa bir süreliğine uğramakUrdu: جلدی سے جاناIndonesian: singgah sebentar
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
She'll pop down after lunch to say hi.
basic
I'll pop down later if you need a hand with moving those boxes.
natural
We could pop down to the beach if the weather gets better.
natural
My dad likes to pop down to the bakery early in the morning for fresh bread.
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