Bump into
phrasal verb
To meet someone unexpectedly.
I bumped into Mr. Jones at the grocery store yesterday.
Often appears as...
- bump into someone
- bump into an old friend
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To accidentally hit or knock against something while moving.
He wasn't looking where he was going and bumped into the table.
Often appears as...
- bump into a table
- bump into a wall
phrasal verb
To meet someone unexpectedly.
I bumped into Mr. Jones at the grocery store yesterday.
Often appears as...
- bump into someone
- bump into an old friend
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To accidentally hit or knock against something while moving.
He wasn't looking where he was going and bumped into the table.
Often appears as...
- bump into a table
- bump into a wall
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Chance Meeting
Use 'bump into' when you unexpectedly meet someone you know.
Guess who I bumped into at the concert last night? My old roommate!
Pro Tip 2/3No Prior Plan
It emphasizes a meeting was not planned beforehand.
I bumped into my teacher while shopping, what a surprise!
Pro Tip 3/3Small Talk Trigger
Often leads to a brief and casual conversation.
When I bumped into Jane, we chatted for a few minutes.
Pro Tip 1/3Chance Meeting
Use 'bump into' when you unexpectedly meet someone you know.
Guess who I bumped into at the concert last night? My old roommate!
Pro Tip 2/3No Prior Plan
It emphasizes a meeting was not planned beforehand.
I bumped into my teacher while shopping, what a surprise!
Pro Tip 3/3Small Talk Trigger
Often leads to a brief and casual conversation.
When I bumped into Jane, we chatted for a few minutes.
Pro Tip 1/3Chance Meeting
Use 'bump into' when you unexpectedly meet someone you know.
Guess who I bumped into at the concert last night? My old roommate!
Pro Tip 2/3No Prior Plan
It emphasizes a meeting was not planned beforehand.
I bumped into my teacher while shopping, what a surprise!
Pro Tip 3/3Small Talk Trigger
Often leads to a brief and casual conversation.
When I bumped into Jane, we chatted for a few minutes.
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