Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Pop in

What does it mean?

Visit briefly and informally.

Is it positive or negative?

Positive/neutral.

When do you use it?

Use it for short, friendly visits.

Examples

Example 1: I just popped in to say hello.

Example 2: She popped in on her way home.

Question for you

When was the last time you popped in somewhere?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Pop in is a friendly way to say you will visit briefly. We can practise natural invitations in online lessons. A similar phrase is nip out. Find out more here.