flick through (something)

flick through (something)

To casually read through a document, magazine, or book without paying close attention to it. I had just started flicking through a magazine when the receptionist called my name. Can you flick through this proposal? I just need to know if there are any glaring issues. You can't just flick through the pages of a contract like that, you have to actually read them—or have a lawyer do it!

See also: flick, through

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flick through something

to turn quickly through the pages of something. Colleen flicked through the magazine, looking only at the advertisements. I have only had time to flick through the manuscript, but it looks okay.

See also: flick, through

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