drop a line

/drɑp eɪ laɪn/
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Other forms: dropped a line; dropping a line; drops a line

Definitions of drop a line
  1. verb
    communicate (with) in writing
    synonyms: write
    write
    communicate or express by writing
    write
    communicate by letter
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    type of:
    correspond
    exchange messages
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