Shopping Phrases

Shopping Phrases

English Phrases, proverbs, and expressions are an important part of everyday English. They come up all the time in both written and spoken English. Because Phrases don’t always make sense literally, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the meaning and usage of each idiom. That may seem like a lot of work, but learning Phrases is fun, especially when you compare English Phrases to the Phrases in your own language.

List of Shopping Phrases

Shopping Phrases with Meaning and Example

Here’s a list of “Shopping Phrases” in English:

Can I have a glass of water please?

• Meaning: A polite request for a glass of water.
• Example: “Excuse me, can I have a glass of water please? I’m feeling quite thirsty.”

Can I use your phone?

• Meaning: Asking for permission to use someone else’s phone.
• Example: “My phone battery died. Can I use your phone to make a quick call?”

Do you have any vacancies?

• Meaning: Asking if there are available rooms, typically at a hotel.
• Example: “We’re looking for a place to stay tonight. Do you have any vacancies?”

Do you have the number for a taxi?

• Meaning: Requesting the contact number to call a taxi.
• Example: “I need to get to the airport. Do you have the number for a taxi?”

Do you know her?

• Meaning: Asking if the person is familiar with a specific female.
• Example: “That woman looks familiar. Do you know her?”

Do you know where she is?

• Meaning: Inquiring about the location of a specific female.
• Example: “I need to talk to Maria. Do you know where she is?”

Do you play basketball?

• Meaning: Asking if someone engages in playing basketball.
• Example: “You’re really tall! Do you play basketball?”

Fill it up, please. (gas station)

• Meaning: Requesting a gas station attendant to fill the car’s gas tank.
• Example: “We’re going on a long trip. Fill it up, please.”

He needs some new clothes.

• Meaning: Indicating that he requires new clothing.
• Example: “After losing weight, he needs some new clothes.”

How much is that?

• Meaning: Asking for the price of an item.
• Example: “I like this necklace. How much is that?”

How much is this?

• Meaning: Inquiring about the cost of a specific item.
• Example: “This dress is beautiful! How much is this?”

I believe you.

• Meaning: Expressing trust or acceptance of what someone says.
• Example: “You’ve always been honest with me, so I believe you.”

I’d like the number for the Hilton Hotel please.

• Meaning: Requesting the contact number for the Hilton Hotel.
• Example: “We need to book a room. I’d like the number for the Hilton Hotel please.”

I’d like to buy a phone card please.

• Meaning: Requesting to purchase a phone card.
• Example: “To make international calls, I’d like to buy a phone card please.”

I’d like to go home.

• Meaning: Expressing a desire to return to one’s home.
• Example: “I’m really tired now. I’d like to go home.”

I’d like to go shopping.

• Meaning: Indicating a desire to go shopping.
• Example: “I need to buy some new shoes. I’d like to go shopping.”

If you like it I can buy more.

• Meaning: Offering to purchase additional quantities if the person likes the item.
• Example: “I found this great tea. If you like it, I can buy more.”

I’m a beginner.

• Meaning: Stating that one is new or inexperienced in a particular activity.
• Example: “I just started learning Spanish, so I’m a beginner.”

I’m full.

• Meaning: Expressing that one has eaten enough and is no longer hungry.
• Example: “Thank you for the meal, but I’m full.”

I’m just kidding.

• Meaning: Indicating that what was said was a joke.
• Example: “Relax, I’m just kidding about the surprise quiz.”

I’m single.

• Meaning: Stating that one is not in a romantic relationship.
• Example: “No, I’m not married. I’m single.”

I speak two languages.

• Meaning: Indicating proficiency in two languages.
• Example: “I speak two languages, English and French.”

I thought he said something else.

• Meaning: Expressing a misunderstanding of what was heard.
• Example: “I was confused because I thought he said something else.”

It’s not too far.

• Meaning: Indicating that the distance to a place is relatively short.
• Example: “You can walk to the café. It’s not too far.”

I usually drink coffee at breakfast.

• Meaning: Stating a common habit of drinking coffee in the morning.
• Example: “I usually drink coffee at breakfast, but today I had tea.”

Sorry, we don’t have any.

• Meaning: Apologetically informing that the item in question is unavailable.
• Example: “Do you have any fresh strawberries? Sorry, we don’t have any.”

The books are expensive.

• Meaning: Indicating that the cost of the books is high.
• Example: “I wanted to buy some textbooks, but the books are expensive.”

Try it on.

• Meaning: Suggesting that someone put on clothing to see if it fits.
• Example: “I think this dress will look great on you. Try it on.”

What do you want to buy?

• Meaning: Asking someone about their intended purchase.
• Example: “We’re at the store now. What do you want to buy?”

What size?

• Meaning: Inquiring about the size required for an item, typically clothing.
• Example: “I like these shoes. What size do you need?”

What time does the store open?

• Meaning: Asking about the opening hours of a store.
• Example: “I need to go shopping early. What time does the store open?”

When does the plane arrive?

• Meaning: Inquiring about the arrival time of an airplane.
• Example: “I need to pick up my friend. When does the plane arrive?”

Where are you?

• Meaning: Asking for someone’s current location.
• Example: “I’m already at the café. Where are you?”

Would you like something to eat?

• Meaning: Offering food to someone.
• Example: “You must be hungry after the trip. Would you like something to eat?”

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