Conjugation

Flip out

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only flip changes; out stays the same: flipped out, flipped out.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't flip out, he doesn't flip out.

    1. I / you / we / they flip out
    2. he / she / it flips out

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am flipping out
    2. you / we / they are flipping out
    3. he / she / it is flipping out

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't flip out.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they flipped out

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to flip out
    2. you / we / they are going to flip out
    3. he / she / it is going to flip out

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't flip out.

    1. (you) flip out
    2. let's flip out