Definition of flip through

flip throughphrasal verb

lật qua

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The phrase "flip through" first appeared in the early 20th century and is derived from the action of flipping or turning pages of a book or magazine. The origin of "flip" can be traced back to the late 19th century, where it was initially used as a slang term to refer to the act of flipping coins or cards. The term "flip" evolved to describe the action of rapidly flipping through pages of a book or magazine, which became known as "flipping through" by the 1920s. This expression became popular as a result of the increasing use of mass-produced magazines and books, which allowed for quick and effortless page-turning. The phrase "flip through" is now widely used in various contexts, including referring to quickly browsing through images or documents on a digital device, as well as in more traditional print media. It continues to be a commonly used expression today, reflecting the enduring popularity of printed materials and the ease and convenience of flipping through them.

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to look quickly through a book, magazine, website, etc. without reading everything

xem nhanh qua một cuốn sách, tạp chí, trang web, v.v. mà không cần đọc hết mọi thứ

Example:
  • She flipped through the magazine looking for the letters page.

    Cô lật từng trang tạp chí để tìm trang có chữ cái.

  • I flipped through the photos before choosing three that I liked.

    Tôi lướt qua các bức ảnh trước khi chọn ra ba bức mà tôi thích.

  • I flipped through my phone messages but there was nothing from Ed.

    Tôi lướt qua tin nhắn trên điện thoại nhưng không thấy có tin nhắn nào từ Ed.

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to keep changing television channels quickly to see what shows are on

để liên tục thay đổi kênh truyền hình một cách nhanh chóng để xem những chương trình đang phát sóng

Example:
  • Flipping through the channels, I came across an old war movie.

    Khi chuyển kênh, tôi tình cờ thấy một bộ phim chiến tranh cũ.

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