bargain basement
The term "bargain basement" originated from retail stores that designated their basement areas for discounted items, and it has since evolved to describe low-cost, often lower-quality goods or situations.
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Definition
B2Retail
(literal)A section of a store, usually located below ground level, where items are sold at reduced prices.
Example
- She found a great deal on shoes in the bargain basement of the department store.
B2General
(figurative, idiomatic)Describing something that is very cheap, often suggesting inferior quality.
Example
- The new phone he bought was a bargain basement model, lacking many features.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bargain basement":
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