flying visit
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Definition
Noun: A very brief visit, typically one made in a hurry or squeezed into a tight schedule, often implying the visitor has come from or is going to a distant place.
Usage
Use "flying visit" to describe a visit that is extremely short in duration. It emphasizes the brevity and often the rushed nature of the stay. It is commonly used when someone stops by for a quick hello or a short meeting while traveling.
Examples
- She paid a flying visit to her parents on her way to the airport.
- The CEO made a flying visit to the new office to congratulate the team.
- I can only make a flying visit this afternoon; I have another appointment in an hour.
Advanced Usage
- "to pay a flying visit": This is a common collocation meaning to make such a brief visit.
- He paid a flying visit to the exhibition before his flight.
- The phrase often carries a connotation of traveling a significant distance for the purpose of this short stay.
Variants and Related Words
- Flying (adj, in this context): Moving or capable of moving quickly; very brief. (e.g., ).
- Whistle-stop visit/tour: A series of very brief visits to different places, often by a political candidate.
Synonyms
- Brief visit
- Quick visit
- Short stop
- Whirlwind visit (implies a very busy, fast-paced short visit)
Antonyms
- Extended visit
- Lengthy stay
- Sojourn
Noun
- a visit that last for only a very short time
- he wanted to hear all about my flying visit to his old stamping grounds