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drops someone a line

drops someone a line is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 drops someone a line

What is drops someone a line the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Drops someone a line is the third-person singular simple present indicative of drop someone a line.

Words near drops someone a line in the dictionary

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

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