Meaning
Let’s grab something means to take the opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Situation 2
Let’s grab a drink.
Sure, is everything okay?
Everything is fine.
I just wanna spend some time with you.
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.
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?
There’s a new cafe on Lexington Road.
Wanna go there?
Sure.
I’ll meet you there in a half an hour.
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.
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.
Great!
Where should we go?
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!🏆
