Shopping Idioms and What They Mean
People shop for all kinds of reasons—finding good deals, treating themselves, or simply browsing for fun. Because shopping is such a common part of everyday life, it has inspired many colorful expressions that describe spending habits, bargain hunting, and the experience of buying things. These shopping idioms capture the way people talk about money, value, and the urge to browse or buy, often with a playful tone.
For a song
To buy something very cheaply.
Shop till you drop
To shop for a long time until you are extremely tired.
Window shopping
Looking at items in store windows without intending to buy anything.
Retail therapy
Shopping to improve your mood or make yourself feel better.
Pay through the nose
To pay much more money than something is worth.
Cost an arm and a leg
To be very expensive.
Bag a bargain
To find and buy something at a very low price.
Cash in
To profit from a situation, often quickly or opportunistically.
In the market
Interested in buying something; looking to purchase.
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