I'm just looking Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪm/, /əm/ /ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈɫʊkɪŋ
AYM juhst LOO-king
aɪm/ /dʒˈʌst/ /lˈʊkɪŋ
AYM JUHST LUH-king
Definition
A polite way to say you are browsing or checking items, usually in a store, and do not need help from staff yet.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in shops when approached by staff. It helps avoid pressure to buy. Slightly informal, but very polite. Not usually said outside shopping contexts.
Spanish: solo estoy mirandoPortuguese (BR): só estou olhandoPortuguese (PT): só estou a verChinese (Simplified): 我只是在看看Chinese (Traditional): 我只是在看看Hindi: मैं सिर्फ देख रहा हूँArabic: أنا فقط أُلقي نظرةBengali: আমি শুধু দেখছিRussian: я просто смотрюJapanese: ちょっと見ているだけですVietnamese: tôi chỉ xem thôiKorean: 저 그냥 둘러보고 있어요Turkish: Sadece bakıyorumUrdu: میں صرف دیکھ رہا ہوںIndonesian: saya hanya melihat-lihat
Example Sentences
I'm just looking, thank you.
basic
When a shop assistant asks if you need help, you can say, 'I'm just looking.'
basic
People often say 'I'm just looking' in clothing stores.
basic
No worries, I'm just looking for now.
natural
Thanks, but I'm just looking around to see what's new.
natural
Whenever shop staff come over, I just say, 'I'm just looking,' so they don't bother me.
natural