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She didn’t buy the dress because it was too expensive.
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She didn’t buy the dress because it was too expensive.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Don't buy that dress; it's too expensive.
Describing Habits
She avoids expensive clothes; she prefers to save money.
Asking About Others
Did you buy that dress, or was it too expensive?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If it hadn't been so expensive, she would have bought the dress.
Rephrased versions
Formal
She declined to purchase the dress due to its high cost.
Casual
The dress was too pricey, so she passed.
Simpler English
She didn't get the dress; it cost too much.
Phrases to learn
too expensive
Costing more than someone is willing or able to pay.
didn't buy
Did not purchase.