Buy for a song
Meaning: to buy something very cheaply
Example: Sue and Dennis found an antique painting in that shop, but the salesman didn’t know its true value. It must be worth a small fortune, and they bought it for a song. The man was desperate to get rid of his car, so I was able to buy it for a song.
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Example: Sue and Dennis found an antique painting in that shop, but the salesman didn’t know its true value. It must be worth a small fortune, and they bought it for a song. The man was desperate to get rid of his car, so I was able to buy it for a song.