BraveSpeaking: Going Grocery Shopping

Noun a small security device with built-in authentication

fob
I think I’ve got everything. Fob? CHECK! Car keys, wallet, reusable bags. Let's go grocery shopping. Woo hoo!

Phrase manage to do something when you are very busy

squeeze in
Do I take the stairs or the elevator? Hmm... stairs. I can squeeze in some more cardio for today. Eight stories down. Here we go!

Noun a series of steps between floors or levels

flights
Ooooh I gotta call my mom. Check in... let her know I'm doin' OK. Damn... I forgot my phone! Back up six flights I go...

Phrase compare the cost of a product at different stores

price matches
OK... FINALLY I'm ready. Now call mom. Hey mom! I just downloaded an amazing shopping app that price matches all my local stores.

Noun an advertising sheet handed out to encourage people to purchase products

flyers
No need for flyers any more. On into the grocery store to find the best deals! Ever notice how most supermarkets are laid out the same way?

Noun things that have been produced or grown, especially by farming

produce
Usually, I dive right into the produce, then on to the bakery. The meat section is the last I hit before cashing out.

Noun money taken directly from a bank account

Debit
Now at the cashier... so many questions... Do I have a rewards card? Need any bags? Debit or credit? NO, NO, I DON'T KNOW!

Verb press something so it becomes flatter or out of shape

squish
Whatever... I tap the card. APPROVED! Now packing the bags... careful not to squish my bread or bruise my bananas! I did it!

Noun a crazy or strange person

weirdo
Ah, I really hope I got enough. Shopping in this pandemic is so stressful. Now talking to myself... I’m such a weirdo!!!