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Today's Expressions

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to be an early bird shopper

to shop early · to be someone who shops very early, often for sales or to avoid crowds

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Are you someone who loves hitting the stores right when they open, especially for sales or to avoid the crowds? 🛍️ Then you're definitely an early bird shopper! This expression describes those who get their shopping done bright and early, often snagging the best deals or fresh stock. 🌅

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to gauge the prices

to estimate or evaluate the cost of items · to get an idea of how much things are

What's the situation?

Ever walk into a new store or browse online just to see how much things generally cost? 🤔 That's exactly when you'd 'gauge the prices'! It's perfect for when you're not planning to buy immediately but want to get a feel for the budget you might need. Think of it as window shopping with a purpose! 🛍️💡

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to be picky about something

to be very careful in choosing something · to have high standards for something

What's the situation?

Ever find yourself spending ages in a store, sifting through options because *nothing* quite hits the mark? 🤔 That's when you're being picky! This expression is perfect for describing someone (or yourself!) who has high standards and won't settle for just anything, especially when shopping. It's often used playfully to describe careful shoppers! 🛍️✨

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to be a shopaholic

to love shopping excessively · to shop compulsively

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This expression perfectly describes someone who just can't get enough of shopping! 🛍️ Whether it's online or in brick-and-mortar stores, a shopaholic finds immense joy (and sometimes a bit of trouble!) in buying things. It's often used humorously to describe a friend's frequent shopping sprees. 😂

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to be a last-minute shopper

someone who buys things right before they are needed · often under pressure or close to a deadline

What's the situation?

Ever found yourself scrambling for a birthday gift an hour before the party? 🎉 Or buying groceries when the fridge is literally empty? 😅 Then you know what it's like 'to be a last-minute shopper'! This expression perfectly describes someone who tends to delay their purchases until the eleventh hour. No judgment, just pure relatability!