swing by

phrasal verb

swung by; swinging by; swings by
US, informal
: to make a brief visit
I'll swing by after work to drop off the paperwork.

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For a sweet treat, swing by the Scoop Shop, a soda fountain serving seasonal gelato scoops and snacks at the Manor Pool, the property’s all-ages swim area. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Look for fun little nods like the ship's name behind the bar, and swing by here for some great music during the day. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024

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