Idioms and Phrases Consumerism

Extravagant shoppers often go on a … and spent thousands on designer items.

• bargain

• shopping spree

• retailers' trick

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Teens should always ... for the best deals on gadgets before purchasing.

• be a bit short

• shop around

• window shop

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That designer bag was ... she couldn't resist buying.

• a rip off

• a bargain

• a retailer's trick

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During ..., you can buy cheaper items as shops are cleaning out their inventory.

• splash out

• year end sale

• bargain hunter

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University fees can definitely cost …

• bargain-hunter

• an arm and a leg

• a haggle or bargain

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The new iPhone …, it is simply too expensive!

• is on a shoestring

• costs a fortune

• splashes out

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Being ... on cash, some students have to skip lunch at school.

• on a shoestring

• a bit short

• a bargain-hunter

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Some people enjoy ... through stores without purchasing anything.

• buying items for a song

• browsing

• to shop around

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Apple store's prices are a ...; they charge too much.

• steal

• rip off

• liver

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... offer helps a lot of low income households.

• Fortune

• Two for the price of one

• Retailers' trick

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