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Warrener Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

over the counter product?

What does "counter" mean here?

For eg., "Afrin Sinus is an over the counter product."
  

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The entire phrase "over the counter" means you can buy it without a doctor's prescription. They are sometimes called OTC products, for Over The Counter.

  • The entire phrase "over the counter" means you can buy it without a doctor's prescription.
  • They are sometimes called OTC products, for Over The Counter.
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The entire phrase "over the counter" means you can buy it without a doctor's prescription. They are sometimes called OTC products, for Over The Counter.
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HI guys,

A: You mentioned that you use ******. Can you get it over the counter?

B: I can now.

Best wishes, Clive
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Thank you guys. But I am still very curious what "counter" means here.
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Hi again,

Sorry, I guess we missed the point.

In a store, the counter is the 'table' where the store-clerk stands on one side and the customer stands on the other side. In other words, it's where you pay.

Best wishes, Clive

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