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Grammar fix

nip out

go out briefly for food

go out quickly for a short time, often to buy or grab food

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I'll just nip out for some milk, we're nearly out.food
  • Shall I nip out and grab us a couple of sandwiches?food

Fix the pattern

Pattern: nip out (for/to something)

Using it for long trips; 'nip out' is always brief.

Patternnip out (for/to something)

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