Have you noticed your usual grocery items are smaller than they used to be, but cost the same? You may not have heard of shrinkflation before, but it’s something that’s affecting everyone and people aren’t happy about it!

In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss the issue of shrinkflation. Culips’ Chatterbox series helps you learn English from native speakers, with detailed expressions you can add to your own vocabulary that will surely impress your English-speaking friends!

Fun facts

You may get excited when your favourite cereal is re-branded with fancy new packaging, but this is actually one of the smart ways companies disguise reduced contents. Coca Cola did this in 2019, reducing their bottles from 2 litres to 1.75 litres.

Expressions included in the study guide

Evil twin

Perfect storm

At the heart of [something]

To get laid off

To fall victim to [something/someone]

To vote with your pocketbook

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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

Photo Credit: Jonas Augustin (Unsplash.com)