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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.

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