Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Let’s grab a taxi.
- Let’s grab a bite.
- Let’s grab a drink.
- Let’s grab some coffee.
- Let’s grab some ice cream.
- Writer's Note
01
Let’s grab a taxi.
Situation 1
I don’t think we’ll make it to the airport in time.
Let’s grab a taxi.
Good idea.
I’m sure we’ll be able to catch one right away.
Tôi chắc chắn chúng ta sẽ bắt được một con ngay lập tức.
Okay, I’ll keep an eye on our luggage while you hail a taxi for us.
Situation 2
I don’t think I can walk any further.
Okay, let’s grab a taxi.
Sounds good.
I must’ve had one too many drinks.
Chắc tôi đã uống hơi nhiều rồi.
Maybe we should pace ourselves when we drink next time.
02
Let’s grab a bite.
Situation 1
How’s your day going?
Actually, it’s been a really busy morning.
It’s almost noon.
Let’s grab a bite.
Đi ăn chút gì đi.
Sure, what do you feel like having for lunch?
Situation 2
Hey, I’m going to the Food Truck Festival today.
Does the festival start today?
I want to see what vendors have come out this year.
Tôi muốn xem những người bán hàng nào đã đến trong năm nay.
Let’s grab a bite!
What time should we go?
03
Let’s grab a drink.
Situation 1
What a long day.
You must’ve had a stressful day at work.
Let’s grab a drink.
Sounds great.
Let’s go to the pub down the street!
Chúng ta hãy đi đến quán rượu ở cuối phố nhé!
Situation 2
Let’s grab a drink.
Sure, is everything okay?
Everything is fine.
I just wanna spend some time with you.
Tôi chỉ muốn dành một chút thời gian với bạn.
I’ve got time and enough money to buy a drink for my friend.
04
Let’s grab some coffee.
Situation 1
I pulled an all-nighter.
I need something to wake me up.
Tôi cần thứ gì đó để đánh thức tôi.
Let’s grab some coffee.
I’d love that.
I’ll be at your place in about 10 minutes.
Situation 2
Let’s grab some coffee.
Sure!
Do you know any good coffee places?
Bạn có biết quán cà phê nào ngon không?
There’s a new cafe on Lexington Road.
Wanna go there?
Bạn có muốn đến đó không?
Sure.
I’ll meet you there in a half an hour.
Tôi sẽ gặp bạn ở đó trong nửa tiếng nữa.
05
Let’s grab some ice cream.
Situation 1
Are you still feeling under the weather?
Yea, my throat still hurts a bit.
Let’s grab some ice cream.
You’ll feel better getting out of the house.
Bạn sẽ cảm thấy tốt hơn khi ra ngoài đấy.
I’m always up for some ice cream.
Situation 2
The temperature is unbearably hot today.
Let’s grab some ice cream.
I can’t stand the heat today.
Hôm nay tôi không chịu nổi nóng.
Great!
Where should we go?
Chúng ta nên đi đâu?
How about that creamery on 32nd?
Writer's Note
Basically, "Let's grab" something means the same as "Let's get" something. You may use "get" in place of "grab".
But what about using "grab" in a different context? Here are some examples to show how this verb can mean different things.
- My grandma grabbed my arm right before she fell.
- He grabbed my hair and began to assault me.
- She likes to grab things from other people.
- I just need to grab my keys from the kitchen counter.
- Your daughter is grabbing at my sleeve.
- We grabbed a handful of dog food and filled his bowl.
What do you think of the word "grab"? Does it help to see them used in different situations? Make sure you grab some key points from this post! You're doing great, celebrate every tiny victory!🏆