pop down
To quickly go to a nearby place or go downstairs for a short time.
Meanings
To make a quick, casual visit to a nearby place, especially one that is geographically lower or further south.
"I'm just going to pop down to the corner shop — do you need anything?"
To go downstairs quickly for a short time.
"Can you pop down and check if the post has arrived?"
To write or note something down quickly on a surface or document.
"Just pop your name down on the list and we'll call you when it's ready."
Primarily informal British English. The 'down' often means literally downstairs or to a place south of or below the speaker's current location. Implies the trip is brief and casual. Also used to mean writing something briefly ('pop something down on paper').
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