Shopping & Consumer Rights.

Impulse buying
Context: Why do people buy things they don’t really need?

Meaning: Purchasing something suddenly without planning.
General: Impulse buying often happens during sales events.
Personal: I sometimes fall into impulse buying when I see discounted gadgets online.

Money doesn’t grow on trees (idiom)
Context: Should people spend carefully?

Meaning: Money is hard to earn and should not be wasted.
General: Parents often remind children that money doesn’t grow on trees.
Personal: I try not to overspend because I know money doesn’t grow on trees.

False advertising
Context: What problems can online shoppers face?

Meaning: When companies give misleading or untrue information to sell products.
General: Consumers often complain about false advertising in online markets.
Personal: Once, I ordered shoes online but received poor-quality ones due to false advertising.

Bargain hunter
Context: Why do some people enjoy shopping?

Meaning: Someone who looks for the lowest prices or best deals.
General: My sister is a real bargain hunter and always finds cheap clothes.
Personal: I can be a bargain hunter when shopping for second-hand electronics.

Value for money
Context: What do people consider before making purchases?

Meaning: Getting a good quality product for the price paid.
General: That phone offers great value for money because it’s affordable yet reliable.
Personal: I always look for value for money when buying gadgets online.

Break the bank (idiom)
Context: Do people buy expensive things online?

Meaning: To spend too much money.
General: Buying luxury brands can break the bank for many people.
Personal: I don’t usually buy items that break the bank; I prefer mid-range products.

Retail therapy
Context: Why do some people shop when they’re stressed?

Meaning: Shopping to improve mood or reduce stress.
General: Many people turn to retail therapy when they feel down.
Personal: I sometimes do retail therapy after a tough exam because it cheers me up.

Consumer rights
Context: Should customers complain about bad service?

Meaning: Legal protections for buyers when purchasing goods or services.
General: Consumer rights ensure people can return faulty products.
Personal: I once asked for a refund because I knew my consumer rights.

Quality over quantity
Context: Do you think people buy too many things?

Meaning: Choosing fewer but better-quality items.
General: Minimalists believe in quality over quantity.
Personal: I prefer quality over quantity when I shop for clothes.

Window shopping
Context: Why do some people browse online without buying?

Meaning: Looking at products without the intention to buy.
General: Teenagers often enjoy window shopping at malls.
Personal: Sometimes I do window shopping online just to compare prices.

Shop till you drop (idiom)
Context: Why do people enjoy big sales?

Meaning: To shop for a very long time until you’re tired.
General: During Black Friday, many people shop till they drop.
Personal: I don’t usually shop till I drop, but I did once during a big sale event.

Hidden costs
Context: What are the disadvantages of online shopping?

Meaning: Extra charges that are not clearly shown at first.
General: Airline tickets often include hidden costs like baggage fees.
Personal: I once bought a phone case online but paid extra due to hidden costs.

Customer loyalty
Context: How do shops keep customers?

Meaning: When buyers keep purchasing from the same brand or shop.
General: Discounts and reward points help build customer loyalty.
Personal: I show customer loyalty to one online store because they always deliver on time.

Daylight robbery (idiom)
Context: Why do some people complain about prices?

Meaning: When something is extremely overpriced.
General: Paying ten dollars for a bottle of water feels like daylight robbery.
Personal: I once thought an online seller was charging daylight robbery for a basic charger.

Word of mouth
Context: How do people decide where to shop?

Meaning: When people recommend products or shops by talking about them.
General: Word of mouth is one of the most powerful marketing tools.
Personal: I bought my current headphones because of word of mouth from my best friend.