Running errands B1
Nipping out to the shops and ticking jobs off the list.
go shopping — buy thingsA: What are you doing this afternoon?
B: I'm going shopping for some new shoes.
look for — try to findA: What are you doing under the table?
B: I’m looking for my phone. I think I dropped it.
run out of — use all of somethingA: Can you make some tea?
B: Sorry, we've run out of tea bags.
Heading to the shops
Jo: I need to go shopping — we've totally run out of coffee.
Sam: Again? Get some extra this time.
Jo: Will do. Do you want to come along, or shall I just go?
Sam: I'll stay — text me if you forget the list.
At the shop
Jo: Excuse me, where would I find the cleaning stuff? I'm looking for something to do the bathroom.
Clerk: Aisle four, on your left, just past the tins.
Jo: Brilliant. I'll have a look there, thanks.
Clerk: No problem — give me a shout if you can't find it.
A quick dash out
Sam: I'm just going to pop to the shops — we've nothing in for tea.
Jo: Oh, grab some milk while you're there, would you?
Sam: Will do. I'll only be ten minutes, it's just round the corner.
Jo: Lovely. Kettle'll be on when you get back.