to run [on] errands; to go on errands: chạy việc vặt
mục đích cuộc đi; mục đích
his errand was to deliver a letter: mục đích hắn đến là để đưa một bức thư
errand Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
run an errand
deliver something, go and get something Paul, please run an errand for me. Take this bread to Aunt Matty.
send sb on an errand
Idiom(s): send sb (out) on an errand
Theme: ERRAND
to send someone out to do a specific task. • Mother sent Billy out on an errand. • I'm late because Bill sent me on an errand.
on a fool's errand
Idiom(s): on a fool's errand
Theme: FUTILITY
involved in a useless journey or task. • Bill went for an interview, but he was on a fool's errand. The job had already been filled. • I was sent on a fool's errand to buy some flowers. I knew the shop would be closed by then.
go on an errand
Idiom(s): run an errand AND go on an errand
Theme: DEPART
to take a short trip to do a specific thing. • I've got to run an errand. I'll be back in a minute. • John has gone on an errand. He'll be back shortly.
run errands|errands|run
v. phr. To carry messages or perform similar minor tasks. Peter runs errands for our entire neighborhood to make some extra money.
An errand idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with errand, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
Cùng học tiếng anh với từ điển Từ đồng nghĩa, cách dùng từ tương tự, Thành ngữ, tục ngữ errand