Flipping for something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "flipping for something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-25 06:03

Meaning of Flipping for something (redirected from flip for something )

Flip for something phrase

To decide who will do or get something by flipping a coin (with them).

 

I flipped my brother for eating the last slice of the pizza.

We couldn't decide who that watch belonged to, so we flipped for it.

To react to something or someone with considerable zeal or passion.
 

Kids always flip for that teacher because he buys them lots of sweets every time he teaches them.

The public has flipped for these changes so far.

When I came back home after studying abroad, my family flipped for me.

Grammar and Usage of Flip for something

Verb Forms

  • flipped for something
  • flipping for something

The verb "flip" must be conjugated according to its tense.

 

Origin of Flip for something

This phrase dates from 1879.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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