drop someone a line: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Generalinformal
  • To send someone a brief written message (for example, a letter, note, email, or text) to establish or maintain contact.
  • To notify someone briefly about one's situation or to let them know something in a short communication.

  Examples

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  • I’ll drop you a line once I arrive in Paris to let you know how the trip is going.

    Te escribiré una línea cuando llegue a París para contarte cómo va el viaje.

  • Please drop me a line when you get the chance; I’d love to hear from you.

    Por favor, escríbeme cuando tengas oportunidad; me encantaría saber de ti.

  • After the conference, she dropped her mentor a line to thank him for the advice.

    Después de la conferencia, ella le escribió a su mentor para agradecerle por el consejo.