go out briefly (for food)
I'm just going to pop out for a sandwich — do you want anything?
pop out — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
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leave for a short time
I'm just going to pop out for some milk, back in five.
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1. go out briefly (for food)
B1informalspoken
to leave somewhere for a short time, often to get food or do a quick errand
I'm just going to pop out for a sandwich — do you want anything?
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B1informalspoken
to go out somewhere for a short time and come back soon
I'm just going to pop out for some milk, back in five.
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