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Shopping
IELTS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| advertising campaign | a series of advertisements to persuade people to buy something |
| window shopping | to visit a store to look at items without the intention of buying anything |
| to be value for money | to be worth the cost |
| to try something on | to see if an item of clothing fits or is suitable |
| (summer) sales | a period in the year when things are sold cheaply |
| to snap up a bargain | to buy something quickly that is being sold cheaply |
| to slash prices | to reduce prices a great deal |
| to shop until you drop | to do a lot of shopping |
| shop assistant | the person who serves customers |
| to shop around | to try different shops to find the best deal |
| to run up a credit card bill | to owe money on a credit card |
| to pick up a bargain | to buy something much cheaper than the normal price |
| to pay the full price | to pay the full amount for something |
| big brand names | large well-known companies or product names to be careful with money: to not over-spend |
| a pay in cash | to pay for something using coins or paper money |
| to be on commission | to pay someone in relation to the amount they sell |
| to be on a tight budget | to have a limited amount of money to spend |
| must-have product | a product that is very popular that a lot of people want to have |
| local shops | community shops |
| independent stores | small shops independent of large companies |
| high street names | well-known shops |
| to give someone the hard sell | to put pressure on someone to buy something |
| to get into debt | to owe money |
| customer service | the degree to which customers are treated well |
| carrier bag | bags (usually plastic) supplied by shops |
| loyalty card | a card issued by a shop to allow customers to save money on the basis of what they spend |