cheap at half the price
The phrase 'cheap at half the price' is a humorous idiom often used ironically to describe something as very expensive.
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Definition
C1General
(sarcastic, humorous)Used to describe something as very expensive, implying that even if the price were halved, it would still not be a good deal.
Example
- This luxury car is cheap at half the price, considering how much it costs now.
B2General
(misunderstood)Mistakenly used to mean that something is satisfactorily cheap or reasonably priced.
Example
- These shoes are cheap at half the price; you won't find a better deal anywhere else.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cheap at half the price":
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