Flip through Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To look quickly at the pages of a book, magazine, or document without reading everything in detail.
Usage & Nuances
'Flip through' is informal and usually used for books, magazines, or papers. It suggests a quick, non-detailed look. Common with 'flip through a magazine/book'. Sometimes confused with 'skim' (read quickly for the main idea).
Spanish: hojear - pasar las páginas rápidamentePortuguese (BR): folhear - passar as páginas rapidamentePortuguese (PT): folhear - passar rapidamente pelas páginasChinese (Simplified): 翻阅 - 快速浏览Chinese (Traditional): 翻閱 - 快速瀏覽Hindi: पलटना (किताब के पन्नों को जल्दी-जल्दी)Arabic: تصفّح بسرعةBengali: পাতা উল্টানো - দ্রুত দেখে নেওয়াRussian: перелистыватьJapanese: ぱらぱらとめくるVietnamese: lướt quaKorean: 휙휙 넘기다Turkish: hızlıca göz atmak - sayfalarını şöyle bir karıştırmakUrdu: ورق پلٹناIndonesian: membolak-balik
Example Sentences
I like to flip through picture books at the library.
basic
Could you flip through this document and find the date?
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She flipped through the magazine before buying it.
basic
I barely had time to flip through my notes before the exam started.
natural
Sometimes I just flip through old photo albums for fun.
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He flipped through the menu but already knew what he wanted.
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