3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'DIP'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'DIP'

Dip in

1. Put something in a liquid for a short time
   (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
   
   » Example: I DIPPED the brush IN the paint and began painting the wall.

Dip into

1. Read parts of a book, but not all
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: I've been DIPPING INTO the book, but haven't read it properly.
2. Take money out of your savings
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: I've had to DIP INTO my savings account to pay for the works on my house.

Dip out

1. Leave a place without telling anyone
   (Intransitive | American English)
   
   » Example: The party was so dull I DIPPED OUT.

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