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To go someplace very quickly or briefly that is either on a lower level or is some indeterminate distance away. I need to pop down to the store for some milk—do we need anything else? We just moved in on the floor below—you should pop down sometime! We were in this part of town, so I thought we'd pop down for a visit.
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pop down (for a visit)

to come or go to someone's home that is downstairs or in a place on a lower level. You simply must pop down for a visit whenever you get a chance. I'll try to pop down tomorrow evening after dinner.
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Being confident about popping down to the shops for our needs is convenient for us, gets us out of our cars, usually involves a bit of healthy chat and helps the local economy.
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What about the 85-year-old war veteran who hasn't much of a life now but one of his only pleasures is popping down to his local social club or bingo hall for a pint and a smoke and to catch up with his friends.
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He said: "Don't leave doors or windows open or unlocked, even if you are just popping down the corridor.
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EVERYONE loves popping down to their local - well, reigning supreme for 50 years can be thirsty work.
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About a dozen staff went about their daily duties - including popping down to the local shops - while wearing the nightclothes.
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