SHOP AROUND

а. присматриваться к ценам, качеству товаров и т. п.; подбирать подходящий товар (в разных магазинах) Don't buy the first television set, spend a little time shopping round for the best price. б. собир. искать (работу, место, идею, лучшую возможность и т. п.) I won't take the first job that's offered; I need to shop around and see what other chances there are. Voters should shop around among the different politicians to see who will truly represent their interests.