American English With Brent

Every English Learner Should Know These 11 Real-Life Uses of ‘DIP’!


Listen Later

In this English lesson, you will learn 11 different ways Americans use the word "Dip" in English.👨‍🏫 Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinDip English1. Verb – To lower something briefly: To put something down into a liquid and take it out quickly.: He dipped his fries in ketchup.: She dipped her celery in the bowl of peanut butter. 2. Verb – To go down a little bit or for a short period of time: To move downward or become less for a short time.: The sun dipped below the horizon.: My motivation to study English dipped a little last month, but now I’m working harder than ever.3. Noun – A type of food: A thick sauce used for dipping snacks like chips or vegetables.: She made a ranch dip for the party.: We order cheese dip every time we go out for Mexican. 4. Noun – A decrease: A small drop in amount, value, or temperature.: There was a dip in sales this month.: We felt a dip in the road while driving.5. Noun – A swim: A short time spent in water.: Let’s take a dip in the pool before dinner.6. Verb – To leave quickly (slang): To go away or leave, especially without telling anyone.: This party is boring—let’s dip.7. Verb – To steal or pickpocket (slang/old-fashioned): To take something secretly.: Someone dipped my wallet on the subway.8. Idiom – “Dipping your toes in”: To try something carefully or for the first time.: He’s just dipping his toes into investing.: Last year, I dipped my toes into English learning, but now I spend about an hour studying everyday. 9. Idiom – “A dip in the road”: A “dip in the road” can also mean a small problem or a tough time in your life. It’s not permanent—it’s just a short “low point” before things get better again.: Last week I felt really sad and tired, but it was just a dip in the road. I feel better now.: Their business had a dip in the road during the winter, but sales went back up in the spring.10. Slang – Insulting someone (“dip” as an insult): A slightly rude way to call someone dumb or annoying.: Don’t be such a dip!11. “Chewing dip” (smokeless tobacco): A form of chewing tobacco.: Some baseball players still use dip during games.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

American English With BrentBy Brent

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

70 ratings


More shows like American English With Brent

View all
Speak English with ESLPod.com - Learn English Fast by ESLPod.com

Speak English with ESLPod.com - Learn English Fast

2,538 Listeners

Effortless English Podcast | Learn English with AJ Hoge by AJ Hoge

Effortless English Podcast | Learn English with AJ Hoge

1,156 Listeners

Learning English Conversations by BBC Radio

Learning English Conversations

1,090 Listeners

Learn English | EnglishClass101.com by EnglishClass101.com

Learn English | EnglishClass101.com

863 Listeners

RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English by RealLife English

RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

473 Listeners

Espresso English Podcast by Shayna Oliveira

Espresso English Podcast

431 Listeners

Real English Conversations Podcast – English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work by Real English Conversations: Amy Whitney & Curtis Davies - English Podcast

Real English Conversations Podcast – English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work

401 Listeners

Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar. by Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar.

568 Listeners

Conversation & Pronunciation: Learn English with The Rachel's English Podcast by Rachel's English:  American Accent Trainer

Conversation & Pronunciation: Learn English with The Rachel's English Podcast

608 Listeners

American English Podcast by Shana Thompson

American English Podcast

580 Listeners

The InFluency Podcast by Hadar Shemesh

The InFluency Podcast

362 Listeners

Learn English with Bob the Canadian by Bob the Canadian

Learn English with Bob the Canadian

87 Listeners

Confident Business English by Anna Connelly

Confident Business English

145 Listeners

Thinking in English by Thomas Wilkinson

Thinking in English

97 Listeners

Listening Time: English Practice by Sonoro |  Conner Pe

Listening Time: English Practice

539 Listeners