skim through
The phrase "skim through" often involves quickly looking over text to get the main idea or find specific information.
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Definition
B2Reading
(general)To read quickly to get the main points without focusing on details.
Example
- She skimmed through the report to get the gist of the findings.
- I only had time to skim through the article before the meeting.
B2General
(informal)To go over something quickly and superficially.
Example
- He skimmed through the photos on his phone.
- I skimmed through the instructions and missed some important steps.
Similar
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