Words / Phrases
Famous Shops
Malls
Idioms/Phrases
Grammar Fix
100

Selling goods in large quantities at lower prices, usually to retailers.

Wholesale

100

This Swedish company is known for flat-pack furniture and meatballs.

IKEA

100

This iconic mall sits at the base of the Petronas Twin Towers.

Suria KLCC

100

This phrase means to go shopping just for fun, not because you need something.

Window shopping

100

She had been shopped for an hour before the store closed.

She had been shopping for an hour before the store closed.

200

To exchange an old item as part payment for a new one.

Trade-in

200

This cookie brand is famous for its "free smell" and freshly baked treats in Malaysian malls.

Famous Amos

200

This mall is famous for its Egyptian-themed design and indoor ice-skating rink.

Sunway Pyramid

200

A secret or illegal transaction, usually unlawful, often cash payment to avoid taxes or bribery

Under the table 

Example: They offered him money under the table to change his mind.  

200

They had waited for 30 minutes before the sale started, and many customers had arrived.

They had been waiting for 30 minutes before the sale started, and many customers had arrived.

300

Credit offered instead of cash refund, usable only at the same store.

In-store credit

300

A Malaysian clothing brand and retail chain that offers affordable fashion.

Padini / Vincci / Seed / PDI.  

300

This Bukit Bintang mall is known for luxury brands and a fountain located in front of it.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur  

300

To do something in a cheaper or easier way, often sacrificing quality.

Cut corners 

Example: Some stores cut corners to save costs, but the quality suffers.

300

They had went to the mall before it closed.

They had gone to the mall before it closed.

400

A person who helps others shop by giving advice or buying items for them

A personal shopper

400

This Malaysian pharmacy chain often competes with Guardian.

Watsons

400

Connected to Mid Valley Megamall, this upscale mall targets premium shoppers.

The Gardens Mall

400

With very little money or budget

On a shoestring

Example: We started the store on a shoestring budget.  

400

I didn’t buy the shoes because I had forgot my wallet at home.

I didn’t buy the shoes because I had forgotten my wallet at home.

500

Someone who buys high-demand items in bulk and then resells them at a much higher price to make a profit.

Scalpers

500

This Swedish retailer was once the biggest name in fast fashion globally.

H&M

500

This KL mall near the Masjid Jamek LRT station is known for wholesale clothing and packed bargain shops.

Sogo

500

Being careful about small expenses but wasteful about big ones.

Penny wise, pound foolish

Example: She tried to save money by repairing her old phone instead of buying a new one, but it kept breaking, proving to be penny wise, pound foolish. 

500

By the time we arrived, the shop already closed.

By the time we arrived, the shop had already closed.

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