I'll take it

Use this phrase when you are looking at a physical object. You can use it for a shirt, a car, or even a house. You can also use it for abstract things like a job offer. Just point or look at the item and say it clearly. It is usually the last thing you say before paying. It sounds very natural and decisive.

Use it at a farmer's market when you find the perfect apple. Use it in a clothing store after trying on a jacket. It works great when a friend offers you their last slice of pizza too! In a meeting, use it if someone offers a solution you like. It shows you are easy to work with and quick to decide.

Do not use this for people! That would sound very strange and a bit creepy. Don't use it if you are still negotiating the price. Saying I'll take it means you agree to the current price. If you want a discount, keep talking instead. Also, avoid it in very stiff, legal ceremonies where more formal language is required.

Western culture values being direct and efficient. Shopkeepers love hearing this phrase because it means the sale is done. It reflects a 'fast-paced' lifestyle where we value our time. In some cultures, long haggling is expected. In English-speaking countries, this phrase is the 'green light' to stop talking and start the transaction.

If you are buying many things, say I'll take them. If you are in a restaurant, you might say I'll have it or I'll go with that. For a more casual vibe with friends, try I'm down or I'll bite. If you are very excited, you can say Sold! even if you aren't at an auction.