English Idiom · Advanced
chop shop
A place where stolen vehicles are taken apart so that their parts can be sold
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑːp ˌʃɑːp/
Meaning
A place where stolen vehicles are taken apart so that their parts can be sold.
Example
Police found the stolen van's engine in a chop shop.
Police found the stolen van's engine in a chop shop.
Practice tips
- Practice chop shop out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for advanced-level learners.