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10 Black Friday Idioms

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10 Black Friday idioms

Black Friday is a day that both shoppers and store owners look forward to because of the big revenues and, big discounts for buyers. The tradition of Black Friday comes from the United States and happens the day after Thanksgiving. Nowadays though, stores often offer Black Friday sales starting at the beginning of November. Here are 10 idioms to help you understand Black Friday shopping:

Shop till you drop

Shopping a lot until you are too tired to continue.

I plan to shop till I drop on Black Friday to get all my Christmas gifts.
She loves shopping and can shop till she drops, especially when her favorite stores have sales.

Window shopping

Looking at things in store windows without planning to buy them.

After dinner, we went for a walk and did some window shopping.
I don’t plan to buy anything today, I’m just window shopping to see what’s new in the stores.

Be in the black

A business is making a profit (earning money).

After a successful Black Friday sale, the store was in the black for the first time this year.
Thanks to careful management, our company stayed in the black despite economic challenges.

Get ripped off

Paying too much for something or getting scammed.

I felt ripped off when I realized the phone I bought online was a fake.
Many shoppers worry about getting ripped off during Black Friday sales.

Be in the red

A business is losing money and is in the red.

After investing in new projects, the company was in the red at the end of the year.
Many small retailers end up in the red due to high operational costs.

Break the bank

Spending more money than you have or than you can afford.

The Black Friday deals almost broke the bank for me.
Weddings can break the bank because couples often spend more than they planned.

Cost an arm and a leg

Something is very expensive.

The new smartphone costs an arm and a leg but has all the latest features.
I’m hoping to find good deals on electronics during Black Friday because they usually cost an arm and a leg.

Pay through the nose

Paying too much for something.

If you book your flight at the last minute, you’ll end up paying through the nose.
Many people pay through the nose for gadgets on Black Friday, not realizing they could get them cheaper later.

Count one’s pennies

Being careful with money and spending only a little.

As a student, I count my pennies before making any big purchases.
During Black Friday sales, even those who usually count their pennies tend to spend more.

Money down the drain

Wasting money on things you don’t need.

Buying electronics on Black Friday seemed like a good idea, but now it’s just money down the drain.
Some people feel buying expensive items during Black Friday is just money down the drain.

If you enjoyed reading about Black Friday idioms, you might also like our collection of fashion idioms!

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