Grab and go Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹæb/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡoʊ
GRAB-and-GO
ɡɹˈæb/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈəʊ
grab-AND-GOH
Definition
Describes food, drinks, or products that are quick and convenient to take with you, without sitting down or waiting.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used for food or drinks in cafes, bakeries, gas stations, and convenience stores. Implies speed and convenience. Not formal—common in advertising and menus. Can describe both the service (a 'grab and go' section) and the items themselves.
Spanish: para llevar - listo para llevarPortuguese (BR): pegar e levar - pronto para levarPortuguese (PT): agarrar e levar - pronto a levarChinese (Simplified): 即取即走 - 随拿随走Chinese (Traditional): 即取即走 - 隨拿隨走Hindi: झटपट लेकर जाना - तुरंत लेकर जानाArabic: أخذ ومغادرة - جاهز للأخذBengali: গ্র্যাব অ্যান্ড গো - দ্রুত নিয়ে যাওয়া খাবারRussian: граб-н-гоу - еда на выносJapanese: グラブアンドゴー - 持ち帰り用（フード）Vietnamese: mua mang đi - thực phẩm tiện mua mang điKorean: 테이크아웃 - 간편 포장 음식Turkish: al-götür - hızlı atıştırmalıkUrdu: گریب اینڈ گو - فوراً لے جانے والاIndonesian: makanan siap ambil - grab and go
Example Sentences
Many cafes now offer grab and go breakfasts.
basic
The store has a grab and go section for busy people.
basic
I bought a grab and go sandwich for lunch.
basic
Lots of travelers choose grab and go meals at the airport.
natural
If you're in a rush, those grab and go snacks are perfect.
natural
There’s a new grab and go counter at the bakery near my office.
natural