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Bring down Meaning: Reduce the amount of something Examples: We aim to bring down prices on all our computers. Pay for Meaning: Give money in order to buy something Examples: I paid good money for that sofa, so it should last. Put on Meaning: To see something is worth trying Examples: Anna put on the coat. Queue up / line up Meaning: Wait for something in a line Examples: Some people queued up all night to get into the store. Ring up Meaning: Record an amount of money by pressing buttons on a cash register Examples: She rang up all the items on the till. Sell out Meaning: Sell the whole supply/ capacity Examples: I'm sorry, we've sold out of shoes. Shop around Meaning: Compare prices before buying Examples: We often shop around for the best deal. Take off Meaning: Remove a piece of clothing Examples: He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. Try on Meaning: Put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits Examples: You should try the shoes on before you buy them. Try out Meaning: Test something to see if you like it Examples: John hopes to try out his new running shoes this weekend. Pop into Meaning: To visit briefly Examples: I'm going to pop into the store for a moment. Do up (UK) Meaning: To fasten something Example: You don't need to do up the top button. Stand out Meaning: To be very noticeable Example: Your red dress really stands out against all those dull brown ones. Pick out Meaning: To choose / select Example: Can you help me pick out a wedding dress? Wear in (UK) Meaning: To loosen or soften some new clothing by wearing it Example: That sweater will feel better after you wear it in. Set (someone) back Meaning: To cost someone a particular amount of money, especially a large amount Example: Anna's new laptop must have set her back $1000. Look out for Meaning: To watch or check regularly for something or to search for something Example: I always look out for deals when I'm shopping. Go with something Meaning: To seem good, natural, or attractive in combination with something Example: Which shoes go best with this dress? Splash out (UK) Meaning: Spend money freely Example: She splashed out on a Lexus. | 
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