(I'm) (so) glad you could drop by

(I'm) (so) glad you could drop by

A phrase directed at one's guests, particularly when they have made a brief or informal visit. It was great to see you—I'm so glad you could drop by!See also: by, could, drop, glad

(I'm) glad you could drop by.

 and (We're) glad you could drop by.; (I'm) glad you could stop by.; (We're) glad you could stop by.a phrase said by the host or hostess (or both) to a guest who has appeared suddenly or has come for only a short visit. Tom: Good—bye. Had a nice time. Mary: Thank you for coming, Tom. Glad you could drop by. Tom: Thank you so much for having me. Sally: We're glad you could drop by.See also: by, could, drop, glad