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What does “drop sb a line” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
To send someone a short, informal message
“Drop me a line when you get there.”
From the B2 lesson Staying in Touch (keeping in touch).
C1
To send someone a short, informal message
“Drop me a line when you land.”
From the C1 lesson Staying in Touch (keeping in touch).
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What does “drop sb a line” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“drop sb a line” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 4 (Communication, Decisions and Habits) and C1 Pack 4 (Communication, Decisions and Habits).
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