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Grammar fix

nip to

go somewhere quickly

to go to a nearby place quickly and come straight back

phrasal verbB2common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I'll just nip to the loo, won't be a minute.general
  • Can you nip round to the shop and get some bread?general

Fix the pattern

Pattern: nip to + place / nip out / nip round

Use for short, nearby trips — not long journeys.

Patternnip to + place / nip out / nip round

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