to surf the net meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "to surf the net" idiom? Please give me some examples!

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Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Surfing the net can be a fun and interesting diversion.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

To surf the net can be used formally or informally.
 

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Idiom Scenario 3:

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Idiom Scenario 2:

Two friends are talking on the phone ...

Friend 1:  What are you doing?
Friend 2:  Not much.  I'm just surfing the net.
Friend 1: What are you looking for?
Friend 2:  Nothing in particular, just looking at random pages.
Friend 1:  Let's get together then.
Friend 2:  Alright.  Come over for coffee.
Friend 1:  See you soon.

Answer 6

Idiom Scenario 1:

Two students are talking ...

Student 1:  Have you finished writing your term paper?
Student 2:  No.  I'm only about half finished.
Student 1:  What's the problem?
Student 2:  I can't seem to find enough information for my topic.
Student 1:  Have you tried looking on the Internet?
Student 2:  I surfed the net for a couple of hours yesterday and couldn't really find anything useful.
Student 1:  I suppose you should head over to the library then.

Answer 7

Idiom Definition:

"to surf the net"

to visit many different pages on the Internet (World Wide Web)  

Synonyms: browse, browser, check, click, cyberspace, examine, find, flip, glance, graze, hit, hyperspace, information, internet, network, Online, peruse, read, scan, search, skim, survey, wander, web