snap it up
A2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Hurry up, or grab something quickly before it's gone.
Literal meaning: To snap something up quickly — take it before it disappears.
Meanings
1 A2
idiomatic
informal
To hurry up and do something more quickly.
"Come on, snap it up — the taxi is waiting outside!"
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2
idiomatic
informal
To take or buy something quickly before the opportunity is gone.
"These tickets are selling fast — snap it up before they're all gone."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Most commonly used as an imperative ('snap it up!'). The 'hurry up' sense is older and slightly informal-British. The 'grab a deal' sense is common in retail and commercial contexts. Both senses are direct and urgent in tone.
Commonly used with
deal offer ticket chance sale opportunity
Forms
Base
snap it up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
snaps it up
he/she/it
Past simple
snaped it up
yesterday
Past participle
snaped it up
have + pp
-ing form
snaping it up
continuous
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