shopping idiomsOnline version talking about shopping by Виктория Гурская 1 What is bargain hunting? a The expression means that something is so cheap that it’s almost as if you haven't paid anything for it. b When you spend time in the shops looking for items to buy at the lowest price. c It is worth the money spent on it. d Something that costs much more than it should 2 it's a steal! a It means that something is so cheap that it’s almost as if you haven't paid anything for it. b It means that something is a bit expensive. c When you buy it even though it costs a lot of money. d Something that costs much more than it should. 3 shop around a When you look at things in shop windows, without actually purchasing anything. b When you go shopping for a very long time, until you are exhausted. c When you enjoy a lively outing, usually with much spending of money. d When you visit a number of shops selling similar articles in order to compare the prices. 4 it costs an arm and a leg a you don't have enough money to buy it. b Something that costs much more than it should c it is very expensive indeed. d you buy it even though it costs a lot of money. 5 window shopping a When you visit a number of shops selling similar articles in order to compare the prices. b refers to the idea that buying things can make you feel better. c When you look at things in shop windows, without actually purchasing anything. d When you enjoy a lively outing, usually with much spending of money. 6 To buy a pig in a poke. a To risk everything on one person or thing. b To offer to pay for something - usually food or drink. c To pay too much for something. d To buy something without seeing it or knowing anything about it. 7 To buy a lemon. a To contribute one's share of the expenses. b To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems or stops running after you drive it away c To risk everything on one person or thing. d To pay too much for something. 8 To pay one's way. a To contribute one's share of the expenses. b To offer to pay for something - usually food or drink. c To pay too much for something. d To buy something that proves to be worthless.
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