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What does the phrase 'shop till you drop' imply?
What does the phrase 'shop till you drop' imply?
- Buying a few items from multiple shops.
- Shopping continuously until one feels extremely tired. (correct)
- Comparing prices at different locations to save money.
- Making impulsive purchases without thinking.
Which term best describes a store where goods are typically sold for one pound or less?
Which term best describes a store where goods are typically sold for one pound or less?
- Pound shop (correct)
- Thrift store
- Luxury boutique
- Discount store
What is meant by 'shopping therapy'?
What is meant by 'shopping therapy'?
- A plan to save money while shopping.
- Feeling guilty about spending money.
- Shopping strictly for necessities.
- The idea that shopping can improve one's mood. (correct)
If someone is 'shopper's paradise' what are they likely to experience?
If someone is 'shopper's paradise' what are they likely to experience?
What does 'splash out' indicate about a person's spending habits?
What does 'splash out' indicate about a person's spending habits?
What does the expression 'break the bank' mean?
What does the expression 'break the bank' mean?
Which phrase indicates that something is available to buy for the first time?
Which phrase indicates that something is available to buy for the first time?
If an item is well below the usual price, what can you say about it?
If an item is well below the usual price, what can you say about it?
What does 'pay through the nose' signify?
What does 'pay through the nose' signify?
Which expression would you use to describe an expensive item that is not worth its price?
Which expression would you use to describe an expensive item that is not worth its price?
What does it mean if something costs 'an arm and a leg'?
What does it mean if something costs 'an arm and a leg'?
Which phrase would you use when an item is priced reasonably?
Which phrase would you use when an item is priced reasonably?
What does 'I can't afford it' imply?
What does 'I can't afford it' imply?
Flashcards
Pound shop
Pound shop
A shop that sells goods at low prices, usually one pound or less.
Shop around
Shop around
To visit several shops to compare prices of similar items.
Shopping spree
Shopping spree
Shopping with lots of spending.
Shopping therapy
Shopping therapy
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Splash out
Splash out
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Bargain hunting
Bargain hunting
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One-stop shop
One-stop shop
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Break the bank
Break the bank
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It's a bargain
It's a bargain
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Buy a lemon
Buy a lemon
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Hit the shops
Hit the shops
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Can't afford it
Can't afford it
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It's a rip-off
It's a rip-off
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Study Notes
Shopping and Spending Expressions
- Bargain hunting: The act of looking for items at the lowest price in shops.
- One-stop shop: A location where you can buy everything needed or wanted.
- Break the bank: To spend or lose all your money, or buy something too expensive.
- It's a bargain: Something is well below the usual price.
- Buy a lemon: To purchase a defective or unreliable item, especially a car.
- Hit the shops: A product becomes available for purchase.
- I can't afford it: Lacking the money to buy something.
- It costs an arm and a leg: Something is extremely expensive.
- It costs a fortune: Something is very expensive.
- It's a steal: Something is exceptionally cheap.
- It's good value for money: Worth the price paid.
- It's a bit pricey: Slightly expensive.
- It's a rip-off: Significantly overpriced.
- Pay through the nose: Paying an excessively high price.
- Pound shop: A shop where items are sold for a low price, usually one pound or less (primarily UK).
- Shop around: Visiting multiple stores to compare prices.
- Shop 'til you drop: Shopping for a very long time until exhausted.
- Shopper's paradise: A place with a wide selection of items available for sale.
- Shopping spree: A lively outing with significant spending.
- Shopping therapy: Buying things to improve mood.
- Splash out: Buying something expensive even if it costs a lot.
- Window shopping: Looking at items in shop windows without buying.
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Test your understanding of common shopping and spending expressions with this engaging quiz. Learn the meanings behind phrases like 'bargain hunting' and 'break the bank' and see how well you can identify them in context. Perfect for language learners and shopping enthusiasts alike!
