Shopping & Money
Everything you need to shop, pay, and talk about prices with confidence.
The piece of paper proving you paid for something.
“Keep the receipt in case you need to return it.”
Money given back when you return something.
“The shop gave me a full refund because the item was broken.”
A reduction in price.
“Students get a 10% discount with their ID card.”
A period when a shop sells things at lower prices.
“These shoes were half price in the sale.”
Physical money — coins and notes.
“This small shop only accepts cash.”
A card used to pay for things by borrowing money to pay back later.
“I paid for the flight with my credit card.”
A plan for how much money you can spend.
“I’m on a tight budget this month.”
To have enough money to buy something.
“We can’t really afford a new car right now.”
Costing a lot of money.
“That restaurant is a bit too expensive for a regular dinner.”
Something bought for a very good, low price.
“I got this jacket for $15 — it was such a bargain.”
To swap something you bought for a different item.
“Can I exchange this for a bigger size?”
How big or small something is, often clothing measurements.
“Do you have this shirt in a bigger size?”
A small room in a shop where you try on clothes.
“The fitting rooms are at the back, on the left.”
The place in a shop where you pay for what you’re buying.
“There was a long line at the checkout.”
A card that gives you points or discounts for shopping at the same place.
“Scan your loyalty card to collect points on this purchase.”
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