Phrasal Verb: Drop By / Turn Up

Phrasal verbs are a core part of natural English, and drop by and turn up are two you'll hear often in casual conversation. This lesson breaks down both with clear definitions and examples. Drop by means to visit someone unexpectedly or without a specific plan, as in you should drop by my house sometime this week, a friendly, informal way to suggest a casual visit. Turn up means to arrive unexpectedly or appear suddenly, often used to describe someone arriving late or without notice, as in he turned up late to the party. Both phrasal verbs relate to arrival, but drop by focuses on the intention to visit casually, while turn up emphasizes the unexpected or sudden nature of an arrival. These are commonly used in everyday spoken English, especially among friends and family, so recognizing and using them correctly will make your conversational English sound much more natural. Try using both in your own sentences to reinforce the difference between them.