Words and Expressions for Shopping and Spending Money.
โ Window Shopping: looking at items in the store, shopping mall, etc., but NOT buying anything.
โ Splurge: to spend a lot of money ๐ฐ; especially in the context of buying or doing something extravagant that you normally don't do.
"It was my birthday, so I wanted to splurge and buy a new sports car."
โ Pricey: expensive
"My new phone was a little pricey."
โ "Cost a Fortune": very, very expensive
"These concert tickets cost me a fortune!"
โ "Cost an Arm and a Leg": very, very expensive; exaggerates the idea that something is too expensive
"Our trip to Europe cost me an arm and a leg!"
โ Clearance: when items are lowered significantly from their original price, in order to sell faster
"I bought these boots on clearance."
โ Bargain: savings and value from something that was bought at a discounted or favorable price.
"I found a great bargain on the clearance rack."
"I always find a bargain at garage sales."
