What is a check-out lane?

[Miklos]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #121 "Real Life: Grocery Stores (1)", question 2

After shopping for groceries, people usually line up in ......... out lanes to pay for the products.

(a) buy
(b) check
(c) look
(d) food

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #121 "Real Life: Grocery Stores (1)", answer 2

After shopping for groceries, people usually line up in check out lanes to pay for the products.

Correct answer: (b) check

Your answer was: incorrect
After shopping for groceries, people usually line up in buy out lanes to pay for the products.
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What does 'buy out lane' mean? In which case should the 'check out lane' be used?

[Alan]

'Check out' is the right expression. 'Buy out' means buy a business that is smaller than yours with the idea of taking it over.

Alan
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