Flick through

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verb phrase

To quickly look at the pages of a book, magazine, etc.

He flicked through the magazine while waiting for the doctor.
Visual representation of "flick through" - To quickly look at the pages of a book, magazine, etc.

Often appears as...

  • flick through a book
  • flick through a magazine
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Casual Action

Often used in relaxed, informal situations to describe a leisurely or brief browsing.

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She flicked through the travel brochure, dreaming of her next vacation.
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Quick Browsing

Implies not reading in-depth but glancing over the material quickly.

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He flicked through the user manual to find the troubleshooting section.
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Physical Movement

Suggests using the fingers to flip pages rapidly, often accompanied by the sound of pages turning.

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I heard her flick through the pages of her notebook during the lecture.
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