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flip

[flɪp]

flip Definition

  • 1to toss or throw something lightly and quickly
  • 2to turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement
  • 3to change one's opinion, especially in a sudden or unexpected way

Using flip: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flip" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He flipped the coin to decide who would go first.

  • Example

    The car flipped over after hitting a pothole.

  • Example

    I used to hate sushi, but now I love it. I guess I flipped on that one.

  • Example

    She flipped through the pages of the book, looking for a specific passage.

  • Example

    He flipped out when he saw the mess in the kitchen.

flip Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flip

Antonyms for flip

Idioms Using flip

  • flip one's lid

    to become very angry or lose control of oneself

    Example

    My dad will flip his lid if he finds out I dented his car.

  • to make a decision by tossing a coin into the air and choosing the side that lands face up

    Example

    We couldn't decide who should go first, so we flipped a coin.

  • flip burgers

    to work as a fast food cook, especially at a burger restaurant

    Example

    I'm going to flip burgers all summer to save up for college.

Phrases with flip

  • the reverse side of something, especially a record or tape

    Example

    The flip side of this single is a slower ballad.

  • flip-flop

    a sudden reversal of an opinion, policy, or course of action

    Example

    The politician's flip-flop on the issue cost him many supporters.

  • to make an obscene gesture by raising the middle finger

    Example

    He was so angry that he flipped me off as he drove away.

Origins of flip

originally meant 'to make a flicking sound', from Old English 'flician'

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Summary: flip in Brief

The verb 'flip' [flɪp] means to toss or throw something lightly and quickly, to turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement, or to change one's opinion, especially in a sudden or unexpected way. It can be used in phrases like 'flip side,' referring to the reverse side of something, and idioms like 'flip one's lid,' meaning to become very angry or lose control of oneself.

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