dip into
The phrase "dip into" is versatile, commonly used to describe taking small amounts from larger sources, whether it be money, time, or attention.
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Definition
B2Finance
(idiomatic, informal)To spend a small portion of one's savings or reserve funds.
Example
- We had to dip into our savings to pay for the car repairs.
B2Reading
(idiomatic, informal)To read or look at parts of a book, magazine, or other written material in a casual manner.
Example
- She likes to dip into a magazine during her lunch break.
B1General
(literal)To briefly immerse something into a liquid.
Example
- He dipped the brush into the paint before starting to work on the canvas.
Similar
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