shop around for

shop around for
{v. phr.} To make the rounds of various commercial establishments in order to find the most economical answer for one's needs. * /We've been shopping around for a larger condominium that is affordable, and near the university./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • shop around (for something) — ˌshop aˈround (for sth) derived to compare the quality or prices of goods or services that are offered by different shops/stores, companies, etc. so that you can choose the best • Shop around for the best deal. Main entry: ↑shopderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • shop around for — {v. phr.} To make the rounds of various commercial establishments in order to find the most economical answer for one s needs. * /We ve been shopping around for a larger condominium that is affordable, and near the university./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • shop\ around\ for — v. phr. To make the rounds of various commercial establishments in order to find the most economical answer for one s needs. We ve been shopping around for a larger condominium that is affordable, and near the university …   Словарь американских идиом

  • shop around — phrasal verb [intransitive] Word forms shop around : present tense I/you/we/they shop around he/she/it shops around present participle shopping around past tense shopped around past participle shopped around a) to go to several shops before you… …   English dictionary

  • shop around — v. (D; intr.) to shop around for (to shop around for bargains) * * * [ ʃɒpə raʊnd] (D; intr.) to shop around for (to shop around for bargains) …   Combinatory dictionary

  • shop around — UK US shop around Phrasal Verb with shop({{}}/ʃɒp/ verb ( pp ) COMMERCE ► to compare the prices and quality of different things before deciding which one to buy: »You can get good rates if you shop around on the internet. shop around for sth »It… …   Financial and business terms

  • shop around — To compare prices and quality of goods at various shops before making a purchase (also figurative) • • • Main Entry: ↑shop * * * shop around [phrasal verb] : to visit several different places where a thing is sold in order to find the most… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Shop Around — Infobox Single Name = Shop Around Artist = The Miracles from Album = Hi... We re the Miracles B side = Who s Lovin You Released = September 27 1960 (regional) October 15 1960 (national) Format = vinyl record (7 45 RPM) Recorded = Hitsville USA… …   Wikipedia

  • shop around — /ˌʃɒp ə raυnd/ verb to go to various shops or suppliers and compare prices before making a purchase or before placing an order ● You should shop around before getting your car serviced. ● He’s shopping around for a new computer. ● It pays to shop …   Marketing dictionary in english

  • shop around — /ˌʃɒp ə raυnd/ verb to go to various shops or suppliers and compare prices before making a purchase or before placing an order ● You should shop around before getting your car serviced. ● He’s shopping around for a new computer. ● It pays to shop …   Dictionary of banking and finance

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