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Skimp Over for Dummies

verb

What does Skimp Over really mean?

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"Skimp over" is a phrase we use when we want to talk about quickly going through something without giving it enough attention or effort. It's like when you're supposed to do your homework, but you just quickly skim through it without really understanding the material or putting in the necessary work. It's like taking a quick peek at a book but not really diving in and reading all the details. So, when someone says "skimp over," they mean not taking the time to thoroughly examine or engage with something.

Let me try to explain it further with an analogy. Imagine you're asked to bake a cake for a special event. You gather all the ingredients, follow the recipe, and put the cake in the oven. But instead of waiting for it to bake fully and ensure it comes out delicious, you decide to take it out early and just glance at the outside to see if it looks done. You don't really check the inside, don't taste it to make sure it's moist enough, and definitely don't take the time to decorate it properly. You just quickly pass over it without giving it the care and attention it deserves. Well, that's exactly what "skimping over" means - not fully investing the time or effort into something and just skimming the surface without truly understanding or engaging with it.


Revised and Fact checked by David Wilson on 2023-10-28 18:16:34

Skimp Over In a sentece

Learn how to use Skimp Over inside a sentece

  • When you read a book quickly and only look at the pictures without paying much attention to the words, you are skimping over the text.
  • Imagine you have to clean your room, but instead of doing a thorough job, you quickly tidy up by putting everything in the closet. That's skimping over the cleaning.
  • If you have time to study for a test, but you only quickly glance at your notes without reviewing them carefully, you are skimping over the studying.
  • When you are helping your parents with the dishes, but you only rinse them quickly instead of properly washing them, you are skimping over the cleaning.
  • If you are writing an essay but only write a few sentences without elaborating on your ideas, you are skimping over the writing.

Skimp Over Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

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Skimp Over Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

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