pay (someone) a visit
idiom
: to go somewhere to visit (someone)
She paid me a visit while I was in the hospital.
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In one telling aside, the two pay a visit to the 5-star Prince de Galles hotel, some of whose windows overlook the scene of the crime.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Along with fresh seafood, Galicia has mastered the art of comfort food, crafting a wide range of hearty stews that are perfect for a rainy day—and for best results, be sure to pay a visit to O Cebreiro.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Remmick and his accomplices, who play a little bluegrassy stuff of their own, pay a visit.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
While the hotel’s Western-style restaurant is best known for its lengthy wine list, those hoping to explore the wide world of Yunnanese cuisine can pay a visit to the on-site Chinese venue, with yak meat hotpot being a particularly popular local dish for guests to sample.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Along with fresh seafood, Galicia has mastered the art of comfort food, crafting a wide range of hearty stews that are perfect for a rainy day—and for best results, be sure to pay a visit to O Cebreiro.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Remmick and his accomplices, who play a little bluegrassy stuff of their own, pay a visit.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
While the hotel’s Western-style restaurant is best known for its lengthy wine list, those hoping to explore the wide world of Yunnanese cuisine can pay a visit to the on-site Chinese venue, with yak meat hotpot being a particularly popular local dish for guests to sample.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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