Phrasal Verbs

nip out

This page is about the phrasal verb nip out

INFORMAL

Meaning

If you nip out, you leave wherever you are for a short time.

Synonym

go out, pop out (informal), nick out (Australian informal)

For example

  • nip out Cheryl's just nipped out to the bank. She'll be back in a minute.

  • nip out I must have nipped out for a minute when you called.

Quick Quiz

Jake has just nipped out, but he'll be back

a. in a minute or two

b. in a few days

c. in a couple of years
a) in a minute or two b) in a few days c) in a couple of years

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