Shopping Vocabulary 1
What does "It costs an arm and a leg!" mean?
It costs a lot of money; or it is very expensive.
"The diamond engagement ring cost an arm and a leg!"
What is the meaning of "Go shopping"?
Go to the shops or stores to buy things.
"She has gone shopping - I've no idea when she'll be back!"
What is a Price tag?
A label showing the price of an article.
"Before I try it on I must find the price tag - just to be safe!"
What are Summer or Winter sales ?
A period in the year when articles are sold at a reduced price.
"The kids need new winter coats but I'll try and wait until the sales to buy them."
What is the meaning of "It costs a fortune!"?
Be very expensive.
"Look at the price of that bag - it costs a fortune!"
What is the meaning of the expression "to do the shopping"?
Go shopping regularly to buy food and other necessities.
"Jack and I generally do the shopping together on Saturday mornings."
What is the meaning of the expression "Shop till you drop" ?
Go shopping for a very long time, until you are exhausted.
"If you go to London with Ashley, you'll shop till you drop, so take comfortable shoes!"
What is Shopaholic ?
Love shopping so much that it is like an addiction
"Sophie's favourite pastime is shopping - she's a complete shopaholic!"
What is the meaning of the expression "In stock/out of stock"?
Be available or unavailable in a shop or store.
"I'm very sorry. I'm afraid the coulour you want is out of
What is "Bargain hunting"?
Spend time in the shops looking for items to buy at the lowest price.
"During the sales I go bargain hunting with my friends!"
What is to Shop around?
Visit a number of shops selling similar articles in order to compare the prices.
"The Internet makes it easier nowadays to shop around before buying anything."
What is to have a Shopping spree ?
Enjoy a lively outing, usually with much spending of money.
"Liza is planning to go on a shopping spree as soon as she gets her bonus."
You use this phrase to say that something Worth the money spent on it.
It's good value for money.
Example:
"The quality is excellent so it's good value for money."
You say this phrase when you do not have enough money to buy something.
"I can't afford it"
Example:
"I'd love that jacket but I can't afford it!"
This is the idea that buying things can make you feel better.
Shopping therapy
Example:
"A little shopping therapy can usually cheer up bored teenagers."
You say this phrase when an article is well below the usual price.
That's a bargain!
Example:
"That handbag goes beautifully with the dress, and at that price it's a bargain!"
You use this phrase to say that something is so cheap that it’s almost as if you haven't paid anything for it.
It's a steal!
Example
"At that price it's a steal. You won't find one cheaper in any other shop."
This is a place to try on clothes to see if they fit or suit you.
Fitting room
Example: "I need your opinion. Will you come with me to the fitting room?"
You enjoy a lively outing, usually with much spending of money when you do this activity
Shopping spree
Example:
"Liza is planning to go on a shopping spree as soon as she gets her bonus."
You do this when you look at things in shop windows, without actually purchasing anything.
Window shopping
Example:
"I haven't been paid yet, so I can only go window shopping"