next to nothing
Example Sentences
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You want to transfer shares at the early stage when the stock is worth next to nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
But still, I’m not sure we should reject the impulse to explore extreme ideas to stop global heating, since the current consensus seems to be doing next to nothing.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
Most of the Royal Mail staff we spoke to told us that since January overtime has been restricted to next to nothing.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
“It seems to give BYD a financial advantage in that they can charge next to nothing for a car that maybe costs more than that to build.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
My mom had this ancient, broken-down, bright-tangerine Volkswagen Beetle that she picked up for next to nothing.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
