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Pynchon: we'll drop on by
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Marius Hancu
Oct 6, 2012, 11:56:37 PM10/6/12
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Hello,
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[Namibia, at the Atlantic. German colonists watching a battle with the
natives]
Where is there music any gayer than ours, and tell me
Where are wine and ladies in such ample supply?
If you know a better party in the Southwest Protectorate,
Tell us and we'll drop on by
(Right after this one)
Tell us and we'll drop on by.
V., by Thomas Pynchon
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"drop on by":
I found:
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English has also developed compounded phrasal verbs, such as drop on
by and come on in
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How did "on" get in there?:-)
Drop on someone and visit them?
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Thanks.
Marius Hancu
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[Namibia, at the Atlantic. German colonists watching a battle with the
natives]
Where is there music any gayer than ours, and tell me
Where are wine and ladies in such ample supply?
If you know a better party in the Southwest Protectorate,
Tell us and we'll drop on by
(Right after this one)
Tell us and we'll drop on by.
V., by Thomas Pynchon
-----
"drop on by":
I found:
--
English has also developed compounded phrasal verbs, such as drop on
by and come on in
--
How did "on" get in there?:-)
Drop on someone and visit them?
--
Thanks.
Marius Hancu
CDB
Oct 7, 2012, 7:56:44 AM10/7/12
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acceptance. "On" in this context implies continued motion, and is often
used to imply confident, direct motion. "Come on in" is more cordial
than "come in" because it implies that you are welcome and can come in
without doubt or hesitation. Mostly in NAmE, I believe.
Marius Hancu
Oct 8, 2012, 8:46:32 AM10/8/12
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Thanks.
Marius Hancu
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