window shopping
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the activity of just looking at the goods in the windows of stores without going inside and buying something
The idiom "window shopping" comes from looking at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase. It refers to browsing stores or online shops for enjoyment or ideas without the intention of buying anything.
- He went window shopping at the mall before meeting his friends for dinner.
- Jane and Sarah loved window shopping in the city's shopping district on weekends.
- She did window shopping to find gift ideas for her friends.
- Window shopping is a fun way to pass the time without spending money.
- She doesn’t have the money to buy anything, but she enjoys window shopping for fashion.