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Definition |
buy or sell for a low price |
Examples |
1) The old house was going for a song,
so I bought it. 2) I couldn't believe I got those tickets
for a song! |
Etymology |
During 19th century, street vendors would
often perform songs in exchange for a small amount of money. |
Synonyms |
dirt cheap, at a steal, for a pittance |
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