Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 61 стр.

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IV. IDIOMS
Shop Around for Something
(to shop at different stores to find what you want at the best price)
I’ve been shopping around for a new car, but they are all priced too high.
You can find a bargain, but you’ll have to shop around.
Ball of Fire
(a very active and energetic person)
Sally is a real ball of fire – she works late every night.
Ann is no ball of fire, but she does get the job done.
Bargain for Something/On Something
(to plan for something; to expect something)
We knew it would be difficult, but we didn’t bargain for this kind of trouble.
I bargained on an easier time of it than this.
Buy a Pig in a Poke
(to purchase or accept something without having seen or examined it)
Buying a car without test-driving it is like buying a pig in a poke.
He bought a pig in a poke when he ordered a diamond ring by mail.
Buy Something
(to believe someone; to accept something to be a fact)
It may be true, but I don’t buy it.
I just don’t buy the idea that you can sweem that far.
V. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
At the department store
I've got some shopping to do.
Is there a department store near there?
What time does the store open?
How late are the stores open on Saturday?
Where's the men's clothing department?
What floor is ladies' clothing on?
Excuse me, can you tell me where the dress department is?
What floor do they sell ... on?
What floor are shoes on?
Where's the shoe department?
Where are sporting goods?
Do you have a camera department here?
Where do I go for toys?
Where can I buy ... ?
Where is the elevator?
Where is the exit?

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