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dropping someone a line

dropping someone a line is the present participle and gerund 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 dropping someone a line

What is dropping someone a line the present participle and gerund of?
Dropping someone a line is the present participle and gerund of drop someone a line.

Words near dropping someone a line in the dictionary

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

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