Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drop someone a line

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.80 in modern English

Syllables: drop -some-one a -line
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To write and send (someone) a note or telegram.

Example Sentences

"If you get a chance, drop me a line when you arrive in Cairo."

Inflected Forms

drops someone a line (present, singular) dropping someone a line (participle, present) dropped someone a line (participle, past) dropped someone a line (past)

Synonyms

buzz call ring up

Questions

What does drop someone a line mean?: To write and send (someone) a note or telegram.

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