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.