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To buy something that proves to be worthless. commencer à apprendre
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1. to buy a lemon 2. to buy a pig in a poke I shouldn't have bought that car, it turned out I bought a lemon.
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I didn't think he would buy the farm so soon. But nobody is going to miss him.
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An item packaged and marketed under the brand name of a particular retailer, usually a large supermarket chain. commencer à apprendre
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Generally I don't buy own brand products, but I really like this chocolate.
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We say it when we offer to pay for something - usually food or drink. commencer à apprendre
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OK guys, today's my birthday so the drinks are on me!
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I always pay my way on a first date.
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To pay too much for something. commencer à apprendre
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1. to pay over the odds 2. to pay through the nose I wanted to buy a cheap car, but I ended up paying through the nose for the one I chose.
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A place of work where you have to belong to a particular trade union. commencer à apprendre
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Some companies are closed shops, you have to sign to the trade union to work there.
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To be in complete disarray. commencer à apprendre
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I'm sorry, I'm all over the shop today. I just can't concentrate on anything.
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To visit a number of shops to compare prices. commencer à apprendre
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I always shop around before I choose what to buy.
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To steal goods from a shop. commencer à apprendre
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Shop lifting is a petty crime.
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To tell someone in authority of someone else's crimes. commencer à apprendre
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Many people think that to shop someone is the worst thing a person can do.
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To go on an extremely long shopping trip. commencer à apprendre
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Once a month I shop till I drop, it's my way of relax.
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Every September I shut up shop and go on holiday.
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To discuss one's business or profession. commencer à apprendre
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Stop talking shop, we're here to relax.
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The idea that buying things can cheer you up. commencer à apprendre
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Shopping therapy is the only therapy that helps when I'm sad.
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To attempt to deceive or fool someone. commencer à apprendre
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He's not really ill, he's just trying it on.
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