retail therapy humorous (shopping in order to make yourself feel happier) Let’s go to the mall and do some retail therapy. You had a bad day. I think a bit of retail therapy will cheer you up. envocabulary.com
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window shopping (looking at the goods in shop windows without intending to buy them) I had no money, so I went just for window shopping. Some teenagers are window shopping outside stores. envocabulary.com
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Modal verbs Modal verbs are helping verbs that follow their own rules, and express ability, permission, advice, obligation or possibility. ability/inability: Can, Could I can speak fluent English. Jim could read Latin when he was 10. request/offer: Can, Could, May, Would, Will Can I use your phone? [informal] Can I help …
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hold off (to delay or postpone something) I have to hold off on the rent until the landlord fixes the central heating system. You can buy a car now or hold off until prices are lower. envocabulary.com
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jot down (to make a quick note of) Let me jot down your phone number so that I can call you. Let’s jot down a list of the things we need for the picnic. envocabulary.com
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