Collocations for "zip"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "zip" in context.
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zip
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- UK: [the, my] [jacket, coat, bag, backpack, dress] zip
- UK: my [jacket] zip is [stuck, broken]
- UK: I can't [do up, close, zip up, unzip] my [jacket] zip
- UK: can you help me with the zip?
- UK: I need help [doing up] the zip
- UK: has a zip to [seal, prevent, ensure, secure]
- UK: a zip for [quick, easy] opening
- heard the zip of bullets
- the [students, children] are full of zip
- the [writing, essay, play] needs more zip
- informal: got zip [in return, for my efforts]
- informal: got zip on the [test, exam]
- informal: that has zip to do with me!
- zip up your [jacket, bag]
- zip your [jacket] up
- the [jacket] won't zip (up)
- zip to the [store, school]
- zip home (quickly)
- zip through [checkout, traffic, the exam, the book]
- zipping around (in)
- zip around [town, the city, the house]
- [bullets, insects] zipped through the air
- zip along (at high speed)
- [write, include, state] your zip code
- has zip pockets
'zip' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):