hop on down to
B1 informal intransitive
In simple words
Go to a place nearby in a relaxed, easy way.
Literal meaning: To hop (move in small jumps) downward toward a destination.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To go to a nearby place in a casual, easy, or cheerful manner; often used as an invitation.
"Hop on down to the community centre this Saturday for our annual fair!"
"Come on down!"
— The Price Is Right (US TV game show, recurring catchphrase since 1972)
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
To travel a short distance to visit a person or business, used in a relaxed, conversational tone.
"If you need a quote, just hop on down to our showroom and we'll sort you out."
Usage notes
Characteristic of Southern American English and folksy or advertising registers. Often used in invitations or announcements, e.g. 'Hop on down to Joe's Diner for the best pie in town!' The 'down to' suggests moving toward a specific location.
Commonly used with
store diner dealership office hall shop
Forms
Base
hop on down to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hops on down to
he/she/it
Past simple
hoped on down to
yesterday
Past participle
hoped on down to
have + pp
-ing form
hoping on down to
continuous
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