Shop around

verb

To compare prices and quality in different stores before making a purchase.

I want a new TV, but I need to shop around for the best deal.
Visual representation of "shop around" - To compare prices and quality in different stores before making a purchase.

Often appears as...

  • shop around for the best deal
  • shop around for prices
verb

To consider different options before making a decision.

I've been shopping around for a new job, but haven't found anything I like yet.
Visual representation of "shop around" - To consider different options before making a decision.

Often appears as...

  • shop around for a new job
  • shop around for ideas

Usage tips

General,Idiomatic

verb

To compare prices and quality in different stores before making a purchase.

I want a new TV, but I need to shop around for the best deal.
Visual representation of "shop around" - To compare prices and quality in different stores before making a purchase.

Often appears as...

  • shop around for the best deal
  • shop around for prices
verb

To consider different options before making a decision.

I've been shopping around for a new job, but haven't found anything I like yet.
Visual representation of "shop around" - To consider different options before making a decision.

Often appears as...

  • shop around for a new job
  • shop around for ideas

Usage tips

General,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "shop around"
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Not Literal

Involves researching and comparing, not necessarily physically visiting different stores.

Illustration for Not Literal
She shopped around online before buying her laptop.
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Wider Implications

'Shop around' suggests careful thought and consideration, implying smart consumer behavior.

Illustration for Wider Implications
They spent the weekend shopping around for car insurance.
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Time Involved

The phrase often implies that a good amount of time is spent to find the perfect deal.

Illustration for Time Involved
Take the time to shop around for a mortgage with lower interest rates.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Not Literal

Involves researching and comparing, not necessarily physically visiting different stores.

Illustration for Not Literal
She shopped around online before buying her laptop.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Wider Implications

'Shop around' suggests careful thought and consideration, implying smart consumer behavior.

Illustration for Wider Implications
They spent the weekend shopping around for car insurance.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Time Involved

The phrase often implies that a good amount of time is spent to find the perfect deal.

Illustration for Time Involved
Take the time to shop around for a mortgage with lower interest rates.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Not Literal

Involves researching and comparing, not necessarily physically visiting different stores.

Illustration for Not Literal
She shopped around online before buying her laptop.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Wider Implications

'Shop around' suggests careful thought and consideration, implying smart consumer behavior.

Illustration for Wider Implications
They spent the weekend shopping around for car insurance.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Time Involved

The phrase often implies that a good amount of time is spent to find the perfect deal.

Illustration for Time Involved
Take the time to shop around for a mortgage with lower interest rates.
Visual representation of the word "Shop around"

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