take a hop

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"It's a good driving course ... and it was nice to see the ball actually take a hop," Fowler, ranked 33rd in the world, said.

From Reuters • Oct. 14, 2010

Finally, once that little exercise was accomplished, it was time to take a hop, skip, and a jump across the Martian surface, where gravity is just 38 percent that of Earth’s.

From National Geographic

I asked Paul to take a hop with me and fly the ship.

From Astounding Stories, June, 1931 by Various

“Look-a-here, Professor,” he retorted, “I ain’t feelin’ any too pert right now, and I’ll take a hop out o’ you if you don’t shet up!” 236The Professor looked grieved.

From Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance by Horton, Marcus

Tony, who was looking at pictures with his mother, rose from her side, prepared to take a hop, skip, and jump and land with his arms around Tims's waist.

From The Invader A Novel by Woods, Margaret L. (Margaret Louisa)