just looking

idiom
UK: /ˈdʒʌst ˈlʊkɪŋ/
US: /ˈdʒʌst ˈlʊkɪŋ/

  1. A phrase used to indicate that someone is browsing in a store without intending to buy anything immediately.

    1. I'm just looking, thanks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shop assistant asked if I needed help, but I told her I was just looking. [ ] [ ]
just looking interjection

  1. A polite response to a salesperson's offer of assistance, indicating that you are only browsing.

    1. “Can I help you find something?” “No, I'm just looking.” [ ] [ ]
    2. I wandered into the antique shop and assured the owner I was only just looking. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "just looking" is /ˈdʒʌst ˈlʊkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈdʒʌst ˈlʊkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "just looking": "I'm just looking, thanks.". More examples on the page.