bump into
The phrase "bump into" is commonly used to describe both unexpected encounters and accidental collisions.
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Definition
B1Social Interaction
(idiomatic, informal)To meet someone by chance, without prior arrangement.
Example
- I bumped into an old friend at the supermarket.
- She bumped into her professor at the library.
A2Physical Movement
(literal)To collide with something or someone accidentally.
Example
- He bumped into the table and spilled his coffee.
- The car bumped into a tree while reversing.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bump into":
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