Zip by In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-01 11:03

Meaning of Zip by

Synonyms:

go by , pass by

Zip by phrase

To move or travel past (someone/something) quickly.

 
 

Apparently, we've zipped by the restaurant that we are looking for.

Because of zipping by him,  I didn't realize that he was the most wanted criminal.

To go past quickly, as of time.
 

The day seems to zip by when I am busy.

Two hours have zipped by, but I still have yet to finish this essay.

To visit somewhere for a short time or for a particular purpose.

 

On my way to school, I zipped by my mom's company to give her the key.

Mom often zips by my school to take me home.

Grammar and Usage of Zip by

Verb Forms

  • zipped by
  • zipping by

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

Origin of Zip by

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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