buy out from under
The phrase "buy out from under" often implies an unexpected or strategic purchase, typically in competitive or opportunistic contexts.
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Definition
B2General Commerce
(informal)To purchase something that another person was planning to buy, often unexpectedly or without their knowledge.
Example
- He managed to buy the car out from under her by offering a higher price at the last minute.
- She was disappointed to find out that the house had been bought out from under her.
C1Real Estate
(informal)To acquire a property at a price lower than its market value, often taking advantage of the owner's lack of market knowledge.
Example
- The developer bought the land out from under the original owner, who didn't realize its true value.
- He felt cheated when the property was bought out from under him for a fraction of its worth.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "buy out from under":
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