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

Even just looking ahead to the next few days, the Yellow Vests are planning to protest on Friday and Saturday. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

While Florida Panthers fans spent most of the day Monday filled with excitement over the team’s new Hometown Remix jerseys, defenseman Aaron Ekblad knew the team’s priority had to go beyond just looking good on the ice. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

After all of that, just looking at her and just taking in everything. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

People are just looking to escape that and preserve their quality of life. — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for just looking

• booking
• brooking
• cooking
• hooking
• overlooking