nip out — go out briefly for food
phrasal verbB1core
go out quickly for a short time, often to buy or grab food
Pattern: nip out (for/to something)
In use
- 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
Common mistake
Using it for long trips; 'nip out' is always brief.