cheap as chips
(British, NZ, Australia, simile) Very cheap, not costing much.
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(British, NZ, Australia, simile) Very cheap, not costing much.
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- cheap at the price73%
A British expression used to say that something is worth every penny, even if it costs a decent amount. When you call something cheap at the price, you're making the point that its value or quality far exceeds what you paid — or that the cost is frankly reasonable given what you're getting. Often used with a slightly impressed or approving tone, it's the kind of phrase your uncle pulls out after a good meal or a solid deal on a used car.
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(Canada, informal, simile) Very inexpensive.
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(slang) Inexpensive and of poor quality.
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(UK, idiomatic) Not of bad quality, or otherwise enjoyable, despite being cheap.
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(slang) Something produced and sold for low cost.