Hold Cheap

Pronunciation: /hoʊld tʃiːp/

Definitions of hold cheap

verb to consider or regard as having little value or importance

Example Sentences

A1 I hold cheap the importance of being on time for appointments.

A2 She holds cheap the value of money and prefers to save rather than spend.

B1 The company holds cheap the safety regulations and often cuts corners to save money.

B2 He holds cheap the opinions of others and always does what he thinks is right.

C1 The politician holds cheap the promises made during the election campaign.

C2 The artist holds cheap the critics' opinions and continues to create art that is true to their vision.

Examples of hold cheap in a Sentence

formal It is unprofessional to hold cheap the efforts of your colleagues.

informal Don't hold cheap the hard work your friends put into planning this party.

slang Don't hold cheap the skills of that new player on the team.

figurative She holds cheap the value of friendship, always putting her own needs first.

Grammatical Forms of hold cheap

• past tense: held
• plural: hold
• comparative: cheaper
• superlative: cheapest
• present tense: holds
• future tense: will hold
• perfect tense: have held
• continuous tense: holding
• singular: holds
• positive degree: cheap
• infinitive: to hold
• gerund: holding
• participle: held

Origin and Evolution of hold cheap

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'hold cheap' originated in Middle English as a combination of the words 'hold' meaning to consider or regard and 'cheap' meaning of little value or importance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'hold cheap' has evolved to mean to not value or appreciate something or someone, often implying a lack of respect or regard.