pay a visit
The phrase "pay a visit" is a common idiom used to describe the act of visiting someone or someplace, often with a sense of purpose.
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Definition
B1General
(informal, social)To go to see someone or someplace, usually for a short time.
Example
- She paid me a visit while I was in the hospital.
- They decided to pay a visit to the new museum in town.
B2Euphemistic
(informal, euphemism)To go to the toilet.
Example
- Excuse me, I need to pay a visit before we leave.
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