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dropped someone a line

dropped someone a line is the simple past and past participle of drop someone a line.

Meaning of drop someone a line

Verb

drop someone a line (third-person singular simple present drops someone a line, present participle dropping someone a line, simple past and past participle dropped someone a line)

  1. (idiomatic) To write and send (someone) a note or telegram.
    • If you get a chance, drop me a line when you arrive in Cairo.
    Synonyms:
    buzz, call, ring up

Questions about dropped someone a line

What is dropped someone a line the simple past and past participle of?
Dropped someone a line is the simple past and past participle of drop someone a line.

Words near dropped someone a line in the dictionary

  1. dropped one's guard
  2. dropped out
  3. dropped round
  4. dropped scone
  5. dropped scones
  6. dropped someone a line
  7. dropped someone in it
  8. dropped the ball
  9. dropped the bomb
  10. dropped the f-bomb
  11. dropped the gloves

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