fall by

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Meaning · English

To visit unexpectedly; to arrive for a visit without an invitation.

Register: colloquial, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You have to fall by her house this afternoon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fall by” mean?

To visit unexpectedly; to arrive for a visit without an invitation.

Is “fall by” formal or informal?

fall by is generally colloquial, slang.