at the checkout counter · at the cash register
This phrase is super handy when you're done browsing and ready to make your purchases official! 🥳 It basically means you're at the spot where you pay for your goodies. Imagine trying to find your friend in a busy store; this helps! You can even use it if you're just picking up something small that's usually kept near the payment area.
💡 **Pro-Tip!** You can use 'at the register' to tell someone where you are in a store, or to describe where an item is (e.g., "You can find batteries at the register"). It's a clear and common way to refer to the payment area. Don't confuse it with 'checkout' which can also refer to the entire process.
When would you most likely use the expression 'at the register'? A. 🛍️ When you are still comparing different products in an aisle. B. 💳 When you are waiting in line to pay for your items. C. 🛒 When you are just entering the store and grabbing a shopping cart.