I'm only looking Meaning in English
expression · lemma: only look
التعريف
A polite expression used in stores to tell staff that you do not need help because you are just browsing and not ready to buy anything.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Common in shops when approached by staff; signals you don’t need assistance. Very polite, avoids pressure. Not used outside shopping contexts. Sometimes follows 'Can I help you?'.
جمل نموذجية
I'm only looking, thank you.
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The salesperson asked if I needed help, but I'm only looking.
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If someone comes over, just say, 'I'm only looking.'
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Oh, no worries—I'm only looking, but I'll let you know if I need anything.
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People keep asking if I want help—I'm only looking, seriously!
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Whenever I go shopping, I usually tell them, 'I'm only looking,' so they don't follow me around.
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