for a song
Definition
Adverb: For an extremely low price; very cheaply.
Usage
This idiom is used to describe acquiring something at a cost far below its perceived or actual value. It emphasizes the bargain nature of the purchase.
Examples
- They bought that beautiful antique furniture for a song at the flea market.
- With the company going bankrupt, he was able to purchase the remaining stock for a song.
- She got her designer dress for a song during the end-of-season sale.
Advanced Usage
The phrase often implies that the seller was either unaware of the item's true value or was in a position where they had to sell quickly and cheaply. It can be used in both literal (buying objects) and figurative (acquiring services, opportunities) contexts. * Figurative: "The talented young director was hired for a song to make his first film."
Synonyms
- For a pittance
- For next to nothing
- Dirt cheap
- At a bargain price
- For peanuts (informal)
Related Idioms
- A steal: A noun phrase with a similar meaning, referring to the item purchased.
- Example: "This vintage car was an absolute steal."
Adverb
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for a relatively small amount of money
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we bought the house for a song
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