shop around
To go to lots of different shops or look at lots of different options to find the best one
Meanings
To visit or contact multiple stores or sellers to compare prices before buying something
"You should shop around before buying a new laptop — prices vary a lot between retailers."
To explore and compare options (jobs, universities, service providers, partners) before committing to one
"Don't accept the first job offer you get — shop around and see what else is out there."
Very common in everyday English. Used both literally (visiting shops) and figuratively (comparing service providers, employers, universities, etc.). Advising someone to 'shop around' is always well-intentioned.
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