grab a bite — to eat something quickly or casually, especially when in a hurry
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to eat something quickly or casually, especially when in a hurry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡræb ə baɪt/
Example Sentences
- I'm starving! Let's grab a bite at that new taco place.
- We only have 30 minutes for lunch, so let's just grab a bite.
- My mom always says 'grab a bite' but then serves a seven-course meal.
grab a bite
NOUN[/ɡræb ə baɪt/]
to eat something quickly or casually, especially when in a hurry
After class, the friends decided to grab a bite at the corner food truck.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase emerged from the combination of 'grab,' meaning to seize suddenly or abruptly, and 'bite,' originally denoting a mouthful of food. The expression developed in modern contexts to describe the hurried eating habits of busy people who consume quick, simple meals due to time constraints.
Breakdown
grab (to seize or take quickly) + bite (a mouthful of food, extended to mean a quick, light meal or snack).
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📝Examples
“I'm starving! Let's grab a bite at that new taco place.”
“We only have 30 minutes for lunch, so let's just grab a bite.”
“My mom always says 'grab a bite' but then serves a seven-course meal.”
“After the meeting, do you want to grab a bite and discuss the project?”
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