bought for a song
Example Sentences
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Although many ’80s and ’90s vehicles can be bought for a song, Mr. Saito’s stick-shift, four-wheel-drive Nissan Patrol set him back $21,000 two years ago — in fair condition.
From New York Times ● Nov. 29, 2021
With DEKA, Kamen built a wonderland for ambitious engineers in a set of riverside warehouses that Kamen bought for a song.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2021
Ema horses were bought for a song and were left in temples; but they were executed with such extraordinary craftsmanship that they are today treasured as works of art.
From Time Magazine Archive
Natalie had bought for a song a little mare named Gipsy.
From Through stained glass by George Agnew Chamberlain
The few bits of furniture were old and had been bought for a song, but selected with judgment.
From Fairfax and His Pride by Marie Van Vorst
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