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To talk shop

This English idiom means “to talk about things having to do with work.”

For example:

         He is very boring. All he does all day is a talk shop.

         We need to talk shop, can you leave us?

2. To shoplift

This simple idiom in English means “to steal something from a store by pretending to be
a customer.”

For example:

         He was caught shoplifting.

         Jack has been shoplifting from the shop near his home. Can you believe that?

3. Shopping therapy
 Some people believe that shopping can help a person deal with depression, a bad
mood, or difficult circumstances in life, as it brings a temporary feeling of happiness or
relief.

So the phrase “shopping therapy” is used.

For example:

         She was very upset so I took her into town for some shopping therapy.

         I need some shopping therapy. I’m feeling so miserable these days.

4. Shop around

This idiom means “to go to different stores to compare prices.”

For example:
         I think I can get this dress for a cheaper price. I’m going to shop around.

         I just moved into a new apartment, so I’m shopping around for furniture.

5. To pay one’s way

This idiom refers to a situation where people go to a restaurant with friends and
everyone pays for themselves, either by contributing to one single check, or everyone
gets their own individual check.

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For example:

         I’m going to pay my way. You don’t need to pay for me.

         This time let me pay my way, okay?