The word "pop" can be used as a phrasal verb as well as in many idioms.
It is a very useful word and is used all the time. Because I am so kind, I will put a list together for you. Enjoy 😉
As a phrasal verb, it means - very quickly, often without notice
• POP OUT
The dog needs the bathroom. I'll pop out for a minute with him
• POP IN
If I pass your house, I'll pop in for a quick chat
• POP OVER
If you have some free time this weekend, you can always pop over for a chat. (quite similar to the one above)
• POP UP
Sorry, I can't meet you now. A serious matter has just popped up.
• POP DOWN
Oh, blin! We have no sausages. Ok, I will just pop down to the shop then.
• POP AROUND
Oh, your TV is broken? OK, I can pop around later to take a look at it
(quite similar to pop in/over)
• POP BACK
Blin! We forgot to buy some Domestos. Let's quickly pop back to the shop before we get the bus.
• POP ON
Pop on your jacket if you're going out. It's really cold.
• POP OFF
Paul's not here, he's just popped off for a minute to make a phone call.
• POP OUT FOR
I don't want to cook tonight. Let's pop out for some pizza.
• POP UP OUT OF
Look at this horrible spot on my face. It wasn't here earlier. It just popped up out of nowhere.
To pop = to make an explosive sound/to burst
- I will pop your balloon
- I will pop my spots (Fuuuu)
Idioms with POP
• To take a pop at someone = to try and hit/kill someone
Some gopnik tried to take a pop at me but I was faster haaaaa!
• To pop one's clogs = to die
Poor old Pete, he popped his clogs at the age of 95.
• To pop a pill = to take a pill
Pop this pill down your throat. You'll feel better in the morning.
• To pop the question = to propose marriage
Have you popped the big question yet to your girlfriend?
• For eyes to pop out of head = from pressure/shock
When I was diving, the pressure was so great that my eyes almost popped out of my head.
• To pop one's cork = to go mad
When babushki push me in the metro, I want to
pop my cork!
(not very common)
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