Shop around Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃɑp/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SHAHP uh-ROWND
ʃˈɒp/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
SHOP uh-ROWND
Definition
To compare prices and options at different stores or sellers before making a purchase.
Usage & Nuances
Common in shopping, especially for expensive or important purchases. Collocates with 'before you buy' and 'it's a good idea to shop around'. Informal and neutral in tone. Don’t confuse with 'window shop' (looking but not intending to buy).
Spanish: comparar precios - buscar ofertasPortuguese (BR): pesquisar preços - comparar preçosPortuguese (PT): comparar preços - procurar ofertasChinese (Simplified): 货比三家 - 比较价格Chinese (Traditional): 貨比三家 - 比較價格Hindi: भाव तुलना करना - दाम पूछनाArabic: المقارنة بين الأسعار - البحث عن أفضل عرضBengali: দাম যাচাই করা - তুলনা করে কেনাকাটা করাRussian: прицениваться - сравнивать ценыJapanese: 比較して買い物をするVietnamese: so sánh giáKorean: 가격을 비교하다 - 여기저기 둘러보다 (구매할 의도로)Turkish: fiyat karşılaştırmak - mağaza mağaza gezmekUrdu: قیمتیں دیکھنا - موازنہ کرناIndonesian: membandingkan harga - mencari-cari (untuk membeli)
Example Sentences
I spent the afternoon shopping around for a new laptop.
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Sometimes you find better prices if you shop around online.
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You should shop around for the best deal.
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I like to shop around before choosing a hotel.
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Don't rush—take your time and shop around a little.
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It's smart to shop around before buying a new phone.
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