I'm finished shopping and want to pay · I'm prepared to make my purchase
This is your go-to phrase when you've finally found everything you needed (or everything you just *had* to have! 😉) and you're ready to head to the register. It signals to the staff that you're done browsing and ready to make it official! 💸
💡 While 'check out' can also mean to leave a hotel or to investigate something, in a shopping context, it almost always refers to paying for your items. So, no confusion there! You can also add 'please' for extra politeness: "I'm ready to check out, please."
When would you use "I'm ready to check out"? A. 🛍️ When you have just entered the store and are beginning to browse the items. B. 💰 When you have finished selecting your purchases and are standing at the payment counter. C. 👚 When you are trying to find out if a piece of clothing comes in a different size.