Describe something you bought but were not happy with.
You should say:
What this thing is
When did you buy it
Why were you not happy with it
How did you react
I’d like to share a particularly frustrating experience I had with a purchase—a birthday cake I bought for my sister about two years ago. This event is etched in my memory because it was such a letdown, both financially and emotionally.
On my sister’s birthday, I found myself juggling a mountain of work, which dragged on far longer than expected. By the time I wrapped up the emergency tasks, it was well past midnight. With only one bakery still open, I dashed there in the nick of time, hoping to grab a cake that would make up for the missed celebrations. The price was steep—so steep it felt like I was burning a hole in my pocket. Nevertheless, I shelled out a small fortune for what I hoped would be a showstopper of a cake.
Unfortunately, the cake was anything but a sweet delight. It turned out to be an utter flop. The frosting was cloyingly sweet, the sponge was dry, and the overall presentation was nothing to write home about. Despite its extravagant price, it fell short of being appetizing and was a far cry from the cake I had envisioned. The disappointment was palpable—I felt as if I had been taken for a ride.
This disheartening experience left me feeling a wave of regret. I had hoped the cake would be the cherry on top of a special day, but instead, it turned out to be a damp squib. I was frustrated, both because I had spent a significant amount of money on something subpar and because I felt I had let my sister down. The experience taught me a valuable lesson: the importance of doing thorough research and avoiding last-minute decisions. Now, I approach purchases with a more discerning eye, ensuring that my choices are well-considered and not just driven by urgency. This lesson in buyer’s remorse has made me a more prudent shopper and more appreciative of the value of money.
Table of Meanings and Translations
Phrase/Expression | Easy English | Bangla | Russian | Hindi |
Juggling a mountain of work | Managing a lot of tasks at once | একসাথে অনেক কাজ সামলানো | Справляться с множеством задач | बहुत सारे काम संभालना |
In the nick of time | Just in time | ঠিক সময়ে | Как раз вовремя | समय पर |
Steep price | Very high price | অত্যন্ত দামি | Высокая цена | बहुत महंगा |
Burning a hole in my pocket | Spending a lot of money | পকেটে অগ্নি দেয়া | Тратиться как огонь | जेब में आग लगाना |
Cloyingly sweet | Too sweet in an unpleasant way | অতিরিক্ত মিষ্টি | Приторно сладкий | बहुत मीठा |
A showstopper | Something that impresses greatly | চমৎকার কিছু | Сенсация | आकर्षक और प्रभावित करने वाला |
A damp squib | A failure or disappointment | নিরাশাজনক কিছু | Разочарование | निराशाजनक चीज़ |
Buyer’s remorse | Regret after making a purchase | কেনার পর অনুশোচনা | Сожаление о покупке | खरीददारी के बाद पछतावा |
Subpar | Below average or less than expected | গুণগত মানের চেয়ে কম | Ниже среднего | मानक से कम |
Discerning eye | Ability to judge well | সতর্ক দৃষ্টি | Проницательный взгляд | सजग नज़रिया |
Prudent shopper | A careful and wise buyer | বিচক্ষণ ক্রেতা | Осторожный покупатель | समझदार खरीदार |
Let down | Disappointed | হতাশ | Разочарован | निराश |
Take for a ride | To deceive or cheat | প্রতারিত করা | Обмануть | धोखा देना |
Wave of regret | A strong feeling of regret | অনুশোচনার ঢেউ | Прилив сожаления | पछतावे की लहर |
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