just looking

phrase

—used to tell a store clerk that one is looking at the things being sold in the store but does not plan to buy anything specific

The clerk asked if I needed any help, but I told him I was just looking.

Examples of just looking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of these examples can be explained by the idea that supporters are just looking for something to be optimistic about when the team are performing badly. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

With nine seniors lost to graduation, plus a new coach, Luyten is just looking for some consistency. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Among the regular participants are active-duty firefighters, lifeguards, professional boxers, National Guard personnel, yoga teachers and locals just looking for a fun way to get their cardio in. — Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Yes, Trump himself is just looking to benefit with crypto scams, making billions of dollars, but the white nationalists that are working with him are very happy to be detaining undocumented immigrants. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for just looking

• booking
• brooking
• cooking
• hooking
• overlooking