- flick something on
- flick something on†to turn something on, using a toggle switch. •
Mary came into the room and flicked the light on.
•Please flick on the light.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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flick — I UK [flɪk] / US verb Word forms flick : present tense I/you/we/they flick he/she/it flicks present participle flicking past tense flicked past participle flicked * 1) a) [transitive] to make something move quickly and suddenly, especially with a … English dictionary
flick — flick1 [ flık ] verb * 1. ) transitive to make something move quickly and suddenly, especially with a quick movement of the hand: He flicked a speck of cigarette ash off his sleeve. flick something over/across/at/into/back/down etc.: She flicked… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
flick — [[t]flɪ̱k[/t]] flicks, flicking, flicked 1) V ERG If something flicks in a particular direction, or if someone flicks it, it moves with a short, sudden movement. [V prep/adv] His tongue flicked across his lips... [V prep/adv] The man s gun… … English dictionary
flick — flick1 [flık] v [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: From the sound of a light blow] 1.) [T usually + adverb/preposition] to make something move away by hitting or pushing it suddenly or quickly, especially with your thumb and finger ▪ Papa flicked the ash… … Dictionary of contemporary English
flick — I. /flɪk / (say flik) noun 1. a sudden light blow or stroke, as with a whip or the finger. 2. the sound thus made. 3. something thrown off with or as with a jerk: a flick of spray. 4. Boxing a punch with a part open glove, which usually scores no …
flick — 1 verb 1 (T) to make something move away by hitting or pushing it suddenly or quickly, especially with your thumb and finger : flick sth from/off etc: Papa flicked the ash from his cigar. | flick sth away/off etc: I flicked away the dandruff from … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
FLICK OFF — ( flick off ) is a Canadian advertising campaign launched by Key Gordon Communications. It is a movement to fight climate change by getting Canadians to use less energy.Its sponsors include MuchMusic, Roots Canada, Environmental Defence Canada… … Wikipedia
Flick — Flick, n. [See {Flick}, v. t.] 1. A light quick stroke or blow, esp. with something pliant; a flirt; also, the sound made by such a blow. She actually took the whip out of his hand and gave a flick to the pony. Mrs. Humphry Ward. [Webster 1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flick — flick1 /flik/, n. 1. a sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger: She gave the horse a flick with her riding crop. 2. the sound made by such a blow or tap. 3. a light and rapid movement: a flick of the wrist. 4. something thrown off… … Universalium
flick through — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms flick through : present tense I/you/we/they flick through he/she/it flicks through present participle flicking through past tense flicked through past participle flicked through 1) flick through something to… … English dictionary
flick — I. noun Etymology: imitative Date: 15th century 1. a light sharp jerky stroke or movement < a flick of the wrist > 2. a sound produced by a flick 3. flicker II,1 II. verb Date: 1629 … New Collegiate Dictionary
