flip (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /flɪp/
Definition
To turn something over with a quick, sharp movement, often to cook it on the other side or to change its position.
Examples
She quickly flipped the page of the book.
The chef flipped the burger on the grill.
He flipped the coin to decide who would go first.
How to Use flip
- flip over (phrasal verb)
- To turn something so that the other side is on top. — "Please flip over the mattress once a month."
- flip out (phrasal verb)
- To become very angry or excited. — "She flipped out when she saw the damage to her car."
- flip through (phrasal verb)
- To look quickly through the pages of a book or magazine. — "He flipped through the magazine while waiting."
- on the flip side (idiom)
- Used to introduce a contrasting point of view or a different aspect of a situation. — "The rent is high, but on the flip side, the location is excellent."
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