Neil: Really, Feifei? I'm

not sure about them.

Feifei: They look cool.

Orange is very... original!

Neil: You're just being nice.

I've decided buying orange shoes

was a bad move. I look stupid.

Feifei: Were they expensive?

Neil: Very expensive.

Feifei: You know what? I think you're

suffering from buyer's remorse!

Neil: I suppose I do regret buying them.

Feifei: 'Buyer's remorse' is our phrase

today in The English We Speak.

It's a particular kind or regret

people can feel after a big purchase

like a house or a car. They feel

they've made a bad decision.

Neil: Yes, that sounds right!

Have you ever felt it?

Feifei: Yes, after I bought my new bike.

Thankfully, the feeling passed.

I love my bike now. Listen to

these examples.

A: I made a terrible decision buying this

house. It's in a bad location and it needs

a lot of repairs. What was I thinking?

B: Sounds like buyer's remorse, my friend.

Relax. The repairs aren't serious and it

only takes five minutes to get

to the train station.

A: Lovely new car!

B: Thanks, but I'm feeling terrible buyer's

remorse right now. It was so expensive.

What if I lose my job?

A: Why did I order lobster soup?

Your potato soup was half the price,

and it is tastier.

B: I know the feeling - I always order the

wrong thing then get some serious

buyer's remorse. Let's share.

Feifei: You're listening to The English

We Speak from BBC Learning English.

The expression we're looking at

in this programme is 'buyer's

remorse'. So, Neil. Are you feeling

any better now?

Neil: You know, the funny thing is,

I bought these shoes to cheer myself up!

Feifei: Oh, a bit of retail therapy, was it?

Buying something to make

yourself feel happier.

It doesn't always work!

Neil: Sadly not.

Feifei: Hey, aren't they running shoes?

Neil: Yes.

Feifei: Well how about this for a crazy

idea: go for a run in them!

That will make you feel better.

Neil: You're probably right,

as always, Feifei!

Feifei: And by the way,

I do think they look great.

Orange suits you.

Neil: Oh, thanks. I guess

they are pretty... unique.

Both: Bye.