flick over
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to change the television channel quickly, often using a remote control.
phrasal verb. to change a television channel or radio station, typically in a casual or rapid manner; primarily British English usage.
I flick over to the news when the adverts start.
He flicked over to the other channel to see if the football match had started yet.
While waiting for the main feature to begin, she flicked over to a documentary about deep-sea exploration but found it equally unengaging.
- switch over
- change channels
- surf
- stay on
- keep watching
- Particles
- over
- Separability
- optional
- Pattern
- flick + over (+ to + object)
often used with 'to' followed by the specific channel or program.
contrast with 'flick through' (used for magazines or books); this phrasal verb is a great example of how 'flick' suggests a quick, light movement of the finger on a remote.
I flicked over the channel 4.I flicked over to channel 4.the preposition 'to' is necessary when mentioning the destination channel.
Last updated April 24, 2026