phrasal verbs
to decline or refuse an opportunity
to pass up
a small shop selling everyday items, often open late.
convenience store
too ready to believe things; easily fooled
credulous / gullible
to buy a lot of things in a short time
go on a shopping spree
We need to .... canned food before the storm hits. We don't want to run out of it.
stock up on
to suddenly appear or begin to exist
to spring up
a clever or unusual trick used to attract customers
sales gimmick
causing harm or damage; harmful
detrimental
to wander around stores without a clear purpose
mooch around shops
The bakery .......... customers with the smell of fresh bread. It was so tempting.
enticed
to gain someone’s support or approval
to win over
information spread through people talking, not advertising
word-of-mouth
fair and not taking sides
impartial
to show items for sale to attract buyers
display wares
He was ...... into signing the contract against his will.
coerced
to neutralize or make ineffective
to cancel out
a physical retail store, as opposed to an online one
bricks and mortar shop
worried, upset
perturbed
to do small tasks, like shopping or paying bills
run errands
She had to .... through many challenges to finish her degree. She didn't give up.
persevere
to reduce the price
to knock off
money paid at the beginning of a project or venture
upfront investment
dishonest or tricky to get what one wants
devious / cunning / crafty
to be harmed or deceived by something or someone
fall prey to
She ..... every bite of the homemade lasagna. It was so palatable.
relished