flips, flipped, flipping
to flip through
phrasal verb
Look quickly through pages of a book or magazine
- 1She flipped through the magazine while waiting.
- 2He flipped through the book to find the chapter.
When you flip through a book or magazine, you quickly turn the pages to see what is inside. It's like browsing or scanning the pages to get an idea of what the book or magazine is about without reading everything in detail.
Remember to flip through a book or magazine gently to avoid damaging the pages. Treat it with care as you quickly browse through the content to find what you're looking for.
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in a toy store
Choosing a Gift
Sandra
I can't decide which book to get for my nephew.
Sharon
Why don't you flip through a few of them to see which one has the best pictures?
Sandra
That's a good idea. Let me check this one first.
Sharon
Great, let me know if you need any help!
at the bank
Waiting for Approval
Jennifer
I brought a magazine to pass the time while we wait.
William
Great idea! I might flip through it once you're done.
Jennifer
Sure, it has some interesting articles.
William
Perfect, it'll help keep my mind off the wait.
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Similar to "to flip through":
- 1browse
- 2skim