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Consumerism Idiomatic Phrases

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  • Buying too much at once
    buying in bulk
  • Buying something just for show
    window dressing
  • Paying for something costly
    paying through the nose
  • Overpriced and not worth the cost
    daylight robbery
  • Buying something with the hope of making more money
    an investment
  • Buying cheap goods especially if low quality
    getting what you pay for
  • Spending money extravagantly
    burning a hole in one's pocket
  • When something is extremely popular or trendy
    flying off the shelves
  • A great deal or bargain
    bang for your buck
  • Thinking about money in everything
    money talks
  • Not getting what you paid for
    getting ripped off
  • To be financially overcommitted
    living beyond one's means
  • A waste of money
    money down the drain
  • Buying items to show social status
    keeping up with the Joneses
  • Carefully thinking before buying
    penny wise pound foolish
  • Buying impulsively often without need
    impulse buying
  • Getting something very cheaply
    a steal
  • Offering a price below the real value
    lowballing
  • Buying a lot of items without much thought
    shopping spree