swing by

phrasal verb

swung by; swinging by; swings by
US, informal
: to make a brief visit
I'll swing by after work to drop off the paperwork.

Examples of swing by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Before or after — or midway through — the hunt, swing by Russian River Brewing for a pint of Pliny or to sample your way through the line-up. Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024 While in town, be sure and swing by the Aspen Thrift Shop (also 75 years old) for Louboutin shoes and Prada ski gear at a fraction of their original price. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024 This is where visitors can shop for the perfect souvenir, like a wool scarf or tweed bag; swing by a bar for a whisky tasting; listen to bagpipe players perform on the street; and explore such historic sites as St. Giles' Cathedral, which has been a working church for nearly 900 years. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 13 Jan. 2024 Howie's Diner For a quick bite, swing by Howie's Diner in the Stateside Hotel and order Howie's Notorious P.I.G Poutine. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2023 Browse the old bookstores—New Dominion Bookshop, Blue Whale Books, and the three-story book lover's wonderland, Daedalus Books—and on Saturday mornings during the warm months, swing by the Charlottesville City Market. Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023 Plus, swing by to check out the new setting of the legendary 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond, previously worn by Beyoncé. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2023

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“Swing by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swing%20by. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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