drop a line
drop a line — 慣用語
1. to send a short, informal written message to someone, usually by post or email,
寫短信
寫一封簡短的便條或電郵給某人
to send a short, informal written message to someone, usually by post or email, just to stay in touch or briefly share news
Theo said he would drop me a line once his flight lands in Tokyo.
西奧說他的航班一到東京就會寫短信給我。
drop + [someone] + a line expressing future intention
If you ever visit Barcelona, please drop us a line and we can meet up.
如果你有機會來巴塞隆納，記得寫信告訴我們，我們可以碰面。
imperative: drop + [indirect object] + a line
Linh dropped her old teacher a line to thank her for the recommendation letter.
琳寫了一封短信給她的老師，感謝老師幫她寫推薦信。
past tense with purpose phrase
Feel free to drop Anna a line if you have any questions about the flat.
如果你對那間公寓有任何疑問，歡迎寫信問安娜。
Tendai drops his aunt a line every few months just to say hello.
坦黛每隔幾個月就會寫封信給姑姑，純粹打聲招呼。
- drop someone a line
- drop a line to someone
- drop a line and let me know
- write to
more neutral and can be formal or informal
- send a note
more literal, less idiomatic
- get in touch
broader meaning — includes calls, texts, and emails
文法句型
drop + [someone] + a line
用法筆記
This idiom always includes an indirect object — the person receiving the message — as in 'drop someone a line'. It suits friendly, personal communication; for formal letters, use 'write to' instead.