#4- Shopping.pdf-brainscape Flashcards

(16 cards)

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What does “shopaholic” mean?

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Someone who has a compulsive desire to shop.

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Define “window shopping.”

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Browsing in stores without the intention of buying.

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What are “promos”?

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Short for promotions; special offers or deals to encourage buying.

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What does it mean to “splurge”?

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To spend a large amount of money on something luxurious or non-essential.

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What does “pricey” mean?

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Expensive; having a high cost.

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What does “BOGO” stand for and mean?

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“Buy One Get One”; a promotion where purchasing one item gets you another for free.

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What is a “haul” in the context of shopping?

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A large quantity of items purchased while shopping.

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What does “mark down” mean?

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To lower the original selling price of an item.

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What does “50% off” mean?

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A discount of 50% from the original price.

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What is “a steal”?

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Getting something at an exceptionally low price; a great bargain.

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What does it mean to “shop around”?

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To compare prices or look for options before making a purchase.

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What does it mean to “try on”?

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To put on clothes to see if they fit or how they look.

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What does it mean to “pick out”?

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To choose or select something, usually from a variety of options.

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What does it mean to “check out”?

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To proceed to the cashier to pay for items; also used for examining or looking at something.

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What does it mean to “bring back” or “return”?

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To take a purchased item back to the store, often for a refund or exchange.

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What does it mean to “snatch up”?

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To grab something quickly, often because it’s on sale or in high demand.