(As) Cheap As Chips

Pronunciation: /æz tʃipz/

Definitions of (as) cheap as chips

adjective describing the noun 'chips' as being inexpensive or of low cost

Example Sentences

A1 The toy I bought was as cheap as chips.

A2 I found a dress online that was as cheap as chips.

B1 The hotel we stayed at was as cheap as chips, but it was clean and comfortable.

B2 I was surprised to find a smartphone that was as cheap as chips but had great features.

C1 The quality of the food at the restaurant was not great, but it was as cheap as chips.

C2 I couldn't believe the designer shoes were as cheap as chips in the clearance sale.

adverb modifying the adjective 'cheap', indicating that something is as inexpensive as chips

Example Sentences

A1 The toy I bought was as cheap as chips.

A2 She found a dress that was as cheap as chips at the thrift store.

B1 The hotel we stayed at was as cheap as chips, but the service was excellent.

B2 I managed to find a flight ticket that was as cheap as chips for our trip.

C1 The quality of the product was not great, but it was as cheap as chips.

C2 I couldn't believe the designer shoes were as cheap as chips on sale.

Examples of (as) cheap as chips in a Sentence

formal The cost of the new technology is as cheap as chips compared to previous models.

informal I found this dress on sale, it was as cheap as chips!

slang I can't believe I got these tickets for the concert, they were as cheap as chips!

figurative Her love for him was as cheap as chips, easily bought and discarded.

Grammatical Forms of (as) cheap as chips

• past tense: (as) cheap as chips
• plural: (as) cheap as chips
• comparative: cheaper than chips
• superlative: cheapest of all chips
• present tense: (as) cheap as chips
• future tense: (as) cheap as chips
• perfect tense: (as) cheap as chips
• continuous tense: (as) cheap as chips
• singular: (as) cheap as chips
• positive degree: cheap
• infinitive: to be as cheap as chips
• gerund: being as cheap as chips
• participle: chips that are as cheap

Origin and Evolution of (as) cheap as chips

First Known Use: 1859 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase '(as) cheap as chips' originated in the United Kingdom, where fish and chips are a popular and affordable meal option.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is very inexpensive, the phrase has evolved to convey the idea of something being a good bargain or value for money.