Zip by In english explanation

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

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2022-03-01 11:03

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.

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

The origin of this phrase is not clear.