bad deal

Example Sentences

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There’s no way that’s enough to morph index funds beyond recognition or to turn them into a bad deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Unfortunately for Scotland fans, they have got a bad deal when it comes to the hotels.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Milissa Marona, another Altadena Town Council member, said she partially agrees with Cipolla — and with Greene, who pointed out that Altadena may be getting a bad deal as it remains unincorporated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

“That starts to sound like a really bad deal for 75 bucks, because at the end of the week, they’re supposed to feed their families,” she said.

From Salon • May 29, 2024

Sweat a little, barf a little, lie in bed watching videos for a few days while the ’rents wait on you hand and foot — not a bad deal, overall.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick