Drop a line

Meaning

The idiom "drop a line" means to send a message or text, usually through a messaging app or email. It can also refer to making contact or reaching out to someone through any means of communication.

Usage

• I just dropped a line to my friend to check in on them.
• Can you drop me a line when you get a chance?
• We need to drop a line to the team about the meeting tomorrow.
• I dropped a line to the customer service to report an issue with my account.
• My boss asked me to drop a line to our colleagues in New York to discuss a project.

Roots and History

The idiom "drop a line" dates back to the early days of telegraph communication, where messages were sent using a line of wire. The phrase "drop a line" is believed to have originated from this method of communication. Over time, the meaning of the idiom has expanded to include all forms of electronic communication.

Synonyms in English

• Send a message
• Contact someone
• Reach out to someone
• Communicate with someone
• Connect with someone

Synonyms in other languages

• Spanish: Enviar un mensaje
• French: Envoyer un courrier
• German: Senden einer Nachricht
• Italian: Mandare una messaggeria
• Chinese: 发送信息/发邮件 (fā sòng xīn lǐ / fā yóu lǐ)

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