Avoid impulse buys.

Meaning: This means to resist the urge to make purchases without careful consideration or planning. It's like saying, Don't buy things on impulse, take the time to think about whether you really need them.

Choice of Words: Avoid means to keep away from or prevent something from happening. Impulse means a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act. Buys means purchases made on a whim, without careful consideration or planning.

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Don't buy things you don't need.

Meaning: This means to not spend money on things that you don't really need. It's like saying, It's not a good idea to buy a new toy if you already have many toys at home.

Choice of Words: Don't is a contraction of the words do and not, which means to refrain from doing something. Buy means to purchase or acquire something in exchange for money. Things refers to items or objects. You is a personal pronoun that refers to the person being spoken to. Don't buy things you don't need means to not make purchases for items that are not essential or necessary.

Think before you spend.

Meaning: This means to take some time to think about whether you really need something before you buy it. It's like saying, Don't buy the first toy you see. Think about whether you really want it and if you have enough money to buy it.

Choice of Words: Think means to use your mind to consider something. Before means prior to or in advance of something else. Spend means to pay money in exchange for goods or services. Think before you spend means to carefully consider your options and make informed decisions about how you use your money.

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