pop round

Phrasal Verb British ★★★★☆ Common informal
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Meaning: To visit someone's home

过来串门
Pasarse por casa de alguien
お宅に寄る
집에 들르다; 방문하다

To call at someone's place informally.

非正式地拜访某人的家。英式英语特有表达。
Visitar la casa de alguien de manera informal. Expresión típicamente británica.
気軽に誰かの家を訪れること。イギリス英語特有の表現。
누군가의 집에 편하게 들르다.
Base verb: pop
Particle: round
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. Pop round later if you're free.
    有空的话晚点过来
    pásate luego si estás libre
    暇だったら後で寄ってね
    시간 되면 나중에 들러.
  2. She popped round with some cake.
    她带着蛋糕过来了
    se pasó con un pastel
    彼女はケーキを持って来てくれた
    그녀가 케이크를 들고 찾아왔다.
  3. I'll pop round after work.
    下班后我过去
    me paso después del trabajo
    仕事の後に寄るね
    퇴근 후에 들를게.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: visiting, British, friendly

Tone: casual

✓ Do Say

  • Pop round
    顺便去一下
    Pasarse por casa
    ちょっと立ち寄る
    잠깐 들르다

Origin & History

British informal for visiting.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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