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Meaning trap

grab a bite

eat something quickly

to eat a small or quick meal, usually because you're busy or short on time

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Don't mix these meanings

Same phrase, different job.

eat something quickly

to eat a small or quick meal, usually because you're busy or short on time

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I've only got half an hour, so let's just grab a bite somewhere near the office.food
  • We grabbed a bite at the station before the train.food

Fix the pattern

Pattern: grab a bite (to eat)

WrongI only had time to grab bite at lunch.

RightI only had time to grab a bite at lunch.

Keep the article: 'grab A bite'.

Patterngrab a bite (to eat)

Don't confuse it

Different from 'have a meal' — 'grab a bite' stresses eating fast because you're busy.

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