1. Try on (कोई कपड़ा पहनकर देखना)
Examples:
- She tried on the dress before buying it.
- You should try on these shoes to check the size.
- He tried on a new jacket but didn’t like the fit.
2. Pick out (चुनना)
Examples:
- I picked out a beautiful saree for my mother.
- She picked out a pair of sunglasses from the store.
- Can you help me pick out a good handbag?
3. Shop around (अलग-अलग दुकानों में तुलना करना)
Examples:
- It’s a good idea to shop around before buying an expensive phone.
- She shopped around for the best deal on a laptop.
- We should shop around before deciding which store offers the best discount.
4. Sell out (बिक जाना, स्टॉक खत्म हो जाना)
Examples:
- The new iPhone sold out within hours.
- The tickets for the concert sold out quickly.
- By the time we reached the store, the sale items were already sold out.
5. Line up (लाइन में लगना)
Examples:
- Customers lined up outside the store before the Black Friday sale.
- We had to line up for 30 minutes to get into the shop.
- People lined up to buy the newly launched gaming console.
6. Ring up (कैश काउंटर पर बिल बनाना)
Examples:
- The cashier rang up my items and gave me the bill.
- Could you ring up these shoes, please?
- She rang up the groceries and told me the total amount.
7. Mark down (कीमत कम करना)
Examples:
- The store marked down the prices for the end-of-season sale.
- These jackets have been marked down by 50%.
- Many items were marked down during the festive discount.
8. Stock up on (किसी चीज़ की अधिक मात्रा में खरीदारी करना)
Examples:
- We stocked up on groceries before the lockdown.
- She stocked up on winter clothes during the sale.
- It’s a good idea to stock up on essentials before a long trip.
9. Look for (खोजना)
Examples:
- I am looking for a comfortable pair of shoes.
- She is looking for a good deal on a new laptop.
- He was looking for a specific perfume in the store.
10. Pay for (किसी चीज़ के लिए भुगतान करना)
Examples:
- I paid for the dress using my credit card.
- He forgot to pay for the groceries at the counter.
- She paid for the handbag with cash.
Bring up (पालन-पोषण करना, ज़िक्र करना)
- My grandparents brought me up in a small village.
- Don't bring up that topic in front of her.
- She was brought up in Delhi.
Call off (रद्द करना)
- The meeting was called off due to rain.
- They called off their wedding.
- The match was called off because of bad weather.
Carry on (जारी रखना)
- You should carry on with your studies.
- He carried on working despite the difficulties.
- Let’s carry on our discussion after lunch.
Come across (संयोगवश मिलना)
- I came across an old diary in the attic.
- She came across as a very confident person.
- I came across this word in a book.
Drop off (उतार देना, नींद आना)
- Can you drop me off at the station?
- I dropped off while watching TV.
- She dropped off the package at my house.
Get along with (अच्छे संबंध रखना)
- I get along with my colleagues very well.
- He doesn’t get along with his neighbors.
- They have never gotten along with each other.
Give up (त्यागना, हार मानना)
- He gave up smoking last year.
- Never give up on your dreams.
- She gave up trying to solve the puzzle.
Go on (जारी रखना)
- The show must go on.
- He went on talking for hours.
- What’s going on outside?
Look after (देखभाल करना)
- She looks after her younger brother.
- Who will look after the shop when he is away?
- He was looked after by his aunt.
Make up (बहाना बनाना, मेल-मिलाप करना)
- She made up an excuse for being late.
- They made up after their argument.
- The actor’s face was made up for the role.
Put off (टालना)
- The exam was put off until next week.
- Don’t put off your work for tomorrow.
- His rude behavior put me off.
Run into (अचानक मिलना)
- I ran into my old friend yesterday.
- She ran into trouble while driving.
- He ran into financial problems.
Set up (स्थापित करना)
- He set up his own business.
- They set up a tent in the forest.
- The meeting was set up by the manager.
Take after (समानता होना)
- She takes after her mother.
- He takes after his father in looks.
- My daughter takes after me in intelligence.
Turn down (मना करना)
- She turned down the job offer.
- He turned down my invitation.
- The manager turned down our request.
Work out (समाधान निकालना, कसरत करना)
- I go to the gym to work out.
- Everything worked out in the end.
- We need to work out a solution.
Break down (बंद हो जाना, भावुक हो जाना)
- My car broke down on the way.
- She broke down in tears.
- The negotiations broke down due to disagreements.
Come up with (सोचना, सुझाव देना)
- He came up with a brilliant idea.
- Can you come up with a solution?
- She came up with an interesting proposal.
Hold on (रुको)
- Hold on for a moment, please.
- He held on to his beliefs.
- Hold on! The road is slippery.
Look forward to (उत्सुकता से इंतजार करना)
- I look forward to meeting you.
- She looks forward to her birthday.
- We look forward to the holidays.
