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i'll drop by vs i'm going to drop by

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of visiting a place briefly. The choice between them depends on the level of informality or formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 3330 views

i'll drop by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal situations to indicate a brief visit to a place.

This phrase is used to inform someone that you will visit them briefly, often without a specific time commitment. It is more casual and informal.

Examples:

I'll drop by your place later to pick up the book.
If you need anything, just let me know, and I'll drop by.
I'll drop by the store on my way home.

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So I'll drop by tomorrow and have a look at the horses.
Maybe I'll drop by, see what you're working on in the basement.
I'll drop by and wake you up in the morning.
I'll drop by and find out.
"I GUESS I'll DROP BY JO'S HOUSE"AND TELL HER I LOVE HER...
And if you're very lucky, I'll drop by to say hello from time to time.
I'll drop by the funfair tomorrow.
Well, when we finish up with Guardo, I'll drop by.
I'll drop by and see him when he gets home.
Got a few things to do and then I'll drop by and pick you up at the club.
I'll drop by if I'm not too tired.
If you get sick or you need me, call and I'll drop by.
I'll drop by, see if she's up for a chat.
Thank you, but I'll drop by some other time.
I'll drop by the bank and pick up some pounds.
I'll drop by your place on my way home.
Maybe I'll drop by her house on my way home, convince her to take the night off.
OK, well, erm... I'll drop by this evening, and see if I can catch your dad.
I'll drop by every month or so to share in the joy of watching your belly grow.
I'll drop by later on and pick up my box of thin mints.

Alternatives:

I will come by.
I will swing by.
I will pop in.
I will stop by.
I will pay a visit.

i'm going to drop by

This phrase is also correct and commonly used, but it tends to be slightly more formal than 'I'll drop by.'

This phrase is suitable for situations where you want to convey a slightly more formal tone or when you have a specific plan to visit a place.

Examples:

I'm going to drop by the office tomorrow to discuss the project.
She said she's going to drop by the party later.
I'm going to drop by the library to return these books.

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I'm going to drop by Dam Art Gallery and then go home.
I'm going to drop 20 pounds by Friday, Look smoking hot for that photo, And be down to a trim 210 for the wedding a week Saturday.
I'm going to drop? No.
I'm going to drop that metaphor.
Okay. I'm going to drop down into this outer area here.
I'm expected at one of Gordon Ramsay's soft openings, so I'm going to drop you out... here.
Be right back, I'm going to drop this off to room 217.
I'm going to drop Cathy off now.
But I have to work hard at it since I'm going to drop out of Couple Making.
Listen, I'm going to drop Zoe off at Dolores'... and I'll meet you at the Bistro in 20.
I'm going to drop it in your hand.
I think I'm going to drop her.
Archibald, take the baby. I'm going to drop him.
I'm going to drop the rope, see if they come over.
So don't think that I'm going to drop my guard.
I'm going to drop you off and go to bed.
I'm going to drop off some of my handiwork to the "Widow" Johnson.
But I have to warn you, I'm going to drop your name.
I'm going to drop off some of Nina's tutor's old papers, see if he can remember anything else of use, and then I'll come and join you.
I'm going to drop my liquids in here, take my solids down the hall.

Alternatives:

I am planning to come by.
I intend to swing by.
I am scheduled to pop in.
I am going to stop by.
I am going to pay a visit.

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