Definition

Adverb * For a relatively small amount of money; at a very low cost. This phrase indicates that something was purchased or obtained for much less than its usual, perceived, or expected value. It emphasizes the advantageous nature of the deal.

Usage

The phrase "for a bargain price" is used to modify a verb of acquisition (like buy, get, sell, acquire) to highlight the low cost of the transaction. It is typically placed after the verb and its object.

Examples

• We bought the house for a bargain price. (We purchased the house for much less money than it is worth.)
• She managed to get that designer dress for a bargain price during the sale. (She acquired the expensive dress at a very low cost.)
• The company sold its old equipment for a bargain price just to clear space. (The company sold the equipment very cheaply.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used in comparative structures to emphasize the value.
  • I found the same model online for a bargain price compared to the retail store.
• It can describe the price itself.
  • The car was offered at a bargain price.

Variants and Related Words

• For a song (idiom): An informal idiom with the same meaning.
  • He bought the vintage car for a song.
• Bargain (noun): An agreement on the terms of a transaction; something bought or offered for sale much more cheaply than is usual or expected.
  • That tablet was a real bargain.
• At a discount: For a price that is lower than the usual one.
• Dirt cheap (informal adjective): Extremely inexpensive.

Synonyms

• Cheaply
• Inexpensively
• At a low price
• For peanuts (informal)

Antonyms

• For a premium
• At great cost
• Expensively

Related Idioms

• A steal (noun): An idiom meaning an incredible bargain.
  • At only fifty dollars, that jacket was a steal!
• To get a bargain: To successfully buy something at a low price.
  • You really got a bargain on those tickets.

Adverb

1. for a relatively small amount of money
   • we bought the house for a song