Synonyms
I'm all set.
(also possible: I'm good to go.)
If you want to experiment with a new product, food, or activity, what phrasal verb can you use?
try out
I couldn't find any toilet paper at the supermarket during the first two weeks of lockdown. Every store had run ___ !
out
(run out of)
What does it mean to "pay through the nose?"
to pay a high price for something
What phrasal verb is a synonym for "buy, acquire, get?"
pick up
What phrasal verb can you use if your car has only a small amount of gas left?
run low
Laura's baguette turned ___ really well in spite of the fact that it was pretty difficult to make.
out
(turn out)
What does it mean to "be back in a flash?"
to return quickly, to "be right back"
What's a synonym for "a shortage?"
a lack (of something)
What phrasal verb can you use when you want to return a product to a store?
bring back, take back
My friend Mike likes to color-coordinate his clothes. His tie always matches his shirt, and his socks always go ___ his shirts.
with
(go with)
If something is "a steal," is it cheap, or is it a rip-off?
cheap
Which one is a synonym for "I'm just browsing:"
1) I'm just shopping around
2) I'm just widow-shopping
3) I'm just bargain hunting
I'm just window-shopping.
If you want to squeeze past someone who is in your way, what phrasal verb can you use?
get by
Excuse me, could I please get by?
If you won the lottery, would you go ___ a big shopping spree?
on
(go on)
What does it mean to be "a kid in a candy store?"
to be excited about having a lot of options to choose from
Usually, "a kid in a candy store" feels excited, wants to buy a lot of things, wants to try and touch a lot of things.
The cashier rang me up.
What's another way to say "ring up?"
check out
What phrasal verb can you use if you want to ask for a lower price on something?
bring down
Ex: This fruit doesn't look very fresh. Could you bring down the price a little?
I need to pop __ the pharmacy for a minute. Do you want to wait in the car, or do you want to come with me?
into
(pop into + location)
How much is something that costs "an arm and a leg?"
extremely expensive!