verb phrase · informal
keep the receipt
/kiːp ðə rɪˈsiːt/keep·the·re·CEIPT
Band 6-7speakingtask1task2
to retain the proof of purchase (receipt) after buying something
Examples
“Keep the receipt in case you want to return the item.”
“They refused the exchange because I didn't keep the receipt.”
“Always keep the receipt until the warranty period ends.”
Band 8 sentence
“Before sending the product back, I made sure to keep the receipt and take photos of the packaging.”
Collocations
- keep the receipt for returns
- ask for a receipt
Word family
keep verbreceipt noun
Common mistakes
keep receipt→keep the receipt
save receipt→keep the receipt
Say it for a higher band
5save receipt→6keep receipt→7+keep the receipt
Synonyms
retain the receipt
Easily confused
retain the receipt
“Please retain the receipt for warranty claims.”
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