hop on — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

hop on (/hɒp ɒn/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /hɒp ɒn/

Meaning

Meaning: get onto quickly

To get onto a vehicle or bicycle quickly and easily.

Examples

🗣 Hop on the bus; it’s about to leave.

Etymology

From ‘hop’, a small jump, plus ‘on’, suggesting a quick boarding.

How & Where It’s Used

Informal for boarding quickly.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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