Meaning – Understanding the Phrasal Verb ‘Fly Down’

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What does it mean when someone who is distant (maybe in another state) asks you to "fly down" (provided no additional context)?

Are they referring to how you would make it there (by plane) ou are the just urging you to hurry up and get there quickly?

Thanks!

Best Answer

“Fly” usually means to travel on a passenger plane, but in very limited contexts (probably not this one) it can refer to driving so fast that it feels like flying—or that any bump in the road might cause your car to (briefly) become airborne.

In the context of travel, the words “down”, “up” or “over” can each substitute for either “here” or “there”, with the exact meaning being determined by context. Some people may use them to refer to compass direction, but others may use them for relative importance or other logical direction.

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