to explore a store or area without a specific purchase in mind · to browse
This phrase is super handy when you want to explore a store without the pressure of buying something immediately! 🚶♀️🛍️ It's polite and lets the staff know you're just browsing but might find something interesting. Perfect for when you're killing time or just curious!
💡 **Pro-tip!** You can use this in various contexts, not just shopping! For example, 'I'm just going to take a look around the new office.' It implies a casual exploration. Remember to use 'to' before 'take' when it's part of a sentence: 'I want **to** take a look around.' If someone asks, 'Can I help you?', you can reply, 'No thanks, I'm just taking a look around.'
When would you most appropriately use 'to take a look around'? A. When you are rushing to buy a specific item before the store closes. B. When you enter a new shop and want to casually browse the items. C. When you are demanding a discount from the store manager.