Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to drop someone a line
idiom
toh drop suhm-wuhn uh lahyn
Definition
To send a quick message or note to someone, often to check in or provide a brief update.
Examples
- Feel free to drop me a line if you need any help with your project.
- I haven’t heard from Jim in a while; I think I’ll drop him a line this weekend.
- She dropped her colleague a line to remind him of the meeting tomorrow.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used in informal communication when someone wants to reach out to another person in a low-pressure way, usually through a text, email, or letter.
Synonyms
- send a message
- drop a note
- shoot a quick email
