bumps, bumped, bumping
to bump into
phrasal verb
To meet someone unexpectedly
- 1I bumped into an old friend at the mall.
- 2She bumped into her teacher at the grocery store.
"To bump into" means to run into someone unexpectedly. It's like when you're walking and suddenly you see a friend you didn't know would be there. It's a casual way to describe meeting someone by chance.
Be aware that "to bump into" is more commonly used in casual situations with friends or acquaintances. For more formal encounters, consider using "to run into" or "to unexpectedly meet" instead.
at the meat counter
Unexpected Encounter at the Meat Counter
Timothy
Patricia! I didn't expect to bump into you here.
Patricia
Timothy! What a surprise! I'm just picking up some steaks for dinner.
Timothy
Same here! I was just about to ask for some recommendations.
Patricia
Great minds think alike! Let's see what they have today.
at the meat market
Surprise Meeting Near the Meat Display
William
Laura! I didn't expect to bump into you here today.
Laura
William! What a surprise! I was just picking up some steaks for dinner.
William
Same here! I guess we both had the same idea.
Laura
Seems like it! Let's catch up while we shop.
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Similar to "to bump into":
- 1encounter
- 2run into