Learn English meaning of 'Try Before You Buy'

Date: May 17 2017

Intro

Want to try on lots of different clothes at home? Want someone else to pick out new styles for you? Now, there’s a way to do this. A try before you buy company will pick out special things just for you.

The company will mail you things to try on. Then, you can send back what you don’t like. And, of course, there’s free shipping. If you’re an indecisive shopper, this might become your favorite way to shop!

Vocab

free shipping n.

Definition

Example If you spend at least $25 on this website, you get free shipping on your order.

indecisive adj.

Definition

Example Whenever my sister goes shopping, she spends a lot of money. She's very indecisive, so she usually buys everything instead of choosing one thing!

try on v.

Definition

Example I have to try on this dress! It's so cute. I hope it fits.

pick out v.

Definition

Example I love to pick out clothes for other people.

Example The boss picked out her favorite applicant, and we will hire him.

Example Jessica is still looking at the clothes. She hasn’t picked anything out.

send back v.

Definition

Example I need to send back these shoes. I ordered the wrong size.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Are you an indecisive shopper? Who helps you pick out new clothes?

Comments

fcf515

Taiwan

I am not an indecisive shopper. Instead, I know myself very well so that I always pick out new clothes on my own.

La Princesse de la vie

Egypt

I hate shopping and I love this idea. And yes I’m the most indecisive person when it comes to shopping. Usually it’s mum who picks things out for me. If I knew these companies exist here, I’ll call them right away. I don’t worry about bying all the stuff thing, because I’m always on budget.

marstanf

Argentina

Hmm I think I know what Dominique means! I’m sure that companies that sell with this mode, sell a lot more. Once you have nice things in your home, and try them on, you are tempted to feel these things are yours . It takes strong will to send back something you liked :-(

saeedeh1990

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

This is new type of marketing,easy,fast and straight…

I like it and i hope to have this kind of marketing in iran too.

I am an indecsive shopper of course,actually when i have enough money in my pocket.

My friends and my sister sometimes help me, but i choose if myself.

hermitlady

China

No. I just some like Dominique. I have my own style on wearing. I buy something only because I need them. I rarely buy things under the influence of a shopping guide. If I need it, I buy it. If really like it , I buy it. Only that when I have no idea of the size of cloths or shoes or something, I can consult the shopping guide.

When I pick out a new clothes, I will decided it with my feeling and my hobby. My hobby and feeling will help me to decide if I buy it.