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What does “dabble in (something)” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
B2
To do an activity casually, not seriously
“She dabbles in painting at the weekend.”
From the B2 lesson Time to Spare (free time and hobbies).
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What does “dabble in (something)” mean?
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