English Expression · Intermediate
shop around
To actively search and compare options before making a selection or choice of vendor
Pronunciation: say shop around
Meaning
To actively search and compare options before making a selection or choice of vendor.
Example
He's gone to shop around for a new car.
He's gone to shop around for a new car.
Practice tips
- Practice shop around 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.