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(to) come in
→ to be available in; to be sold in a certain color, style, size, or material
Example: Does this jacket come in leather?
(a) good buy
→ a good price; a bargain
Example: You bought that Tommy Hilfiger shirt for just $15? That's a good buy!
(to) hold off
→ to wait to do something; to delay
Example: We'd like to buy a new car, but we 're going to hold off until the new models are released.
in stock
→ available for sale
Example: If you 're interested in that toaster, you should buy it now. We've only got a few left in stock.
just browsing
→ shopping, without necessarily buying anything; only looking
Example: "May I help you find something?" - "No, thanks. I'm just browsing."
marked down
→ lowered in price; on sale
Example: This shirt was marked down from $49.95 to $24.95.
(to) not be crazy about
→ to not like very much; to not be enthusiastic about
Example: I'm not crazy about your plan to spend all day at the mall.
on sale
→ at a reduced price
Example: I like this leather jacket, but $299 is expensive. I'll wait until it goes on sale.
pricey
→ expensive
Example: Lucia's Trattoria is a great restaurant, but it's pricey. Dinner for two costs about $150.
(to) run small / to run big
→ to fit small I to fit large (a cut or style of clothing that is smaller or bigger than expected)
Example: These shoes run small, so if you're usually a size 7, try an 8.
sold out
→ completely sold
Example: Gary went to the Apple store to buy the new iPad, but it was sold out.
take my word for it
→ trust me; believe me
Example: Take my word for it. You won't find this camera cheaper at any other store.
(to) try something on
→ to put something on to see if it fits
Example: You'd better try on your wedding dress again before the wedding to make sure it still fits!
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