Pennies On The Dollar

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛniz ɒn ðə ˈdɒlər/

Definitions of pennies on the dollar

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 I found a necklace at the thrift store for pennies on the dollar.

A2 She bought a designer handbag for pennies on the dollar at a garage sale.

B1 The company was able to purchase the bankrupt competitor's assets for pennies on the dollar.

B2 Investors were eager to buy shares of the struggling company for pennies on the dollar.

C1 The real estate investor acquired multiple properties for pennies on the dollar during the recession.

C2 The art collector managed to acquire a valuable painting for pennies on the dollar at an auction.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I bought this shirt for pennies on the dollar.

A2 She was able to purchase the antique vase for pennies on the dollar at the flea market.

B1 The company acquired the failing business for pennies on the dollar.

B2 Investors were able to buy shares of the company for pennies on the dollar during the economic downturn.

C1 The auction house sold the valuable painting for pennies on the dollar compared to its true worth.

C2 The savvy investor knew the property was worth much more and was able to purchase it for pennies on the dollar.

article a word that is used to specify or limit a noun

Example Sentences

A1 I bought this shirt for pennies on the dollar at the thrift store.

A2 She was able to purchase a designer handbag for pennies on the dollar during the sale.

B1 The company acquired the failing business for pennies on the dollar, hoping to turn it around.

B2 Investors were able to buy shares of the company for pennies on the dollar after the stock market crash.

C1 The real estate investor was able to acquire a prime property for pennies on the dollar due to the economic downturn.

C2 The art collector managed to add a valuable painting to their collection for pennies on the dollar at an auction.

Examples of pennies on the dollar in a Sentence

formal The property was sold for pennies on the dollar compared to its original value.

informal I got this designer bag for pennies on the dollar at a thrift store.

slang I found a great deal on that car, got it for pennies on the dollar!

figurative His skills are worth much more than he's being paid, it's like getting him for pennies on the dollar.

Grammatical Forms of pennies on the dollar

past tense

spent

plural

pennies on the dollars

comparative

more pennies on the dollar

superlative

most pennies on the dollar

present tense

spend pennies on the dollar

future tense

will spend pennies on the dollar

perfect tense

have spent pennies on the dollar

continuous tense

are spending pennies on the dollar

singular

penny on the dollar

positive degree

pennies on the dollar

infinitive

to spend pennies on the dollar

gerund

spending pennies on the dollar

participle

spent pennies on the dollar

Origin and Evolution of pennies on the dollar

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'pennies on the dollar' originated in the United States during the early 20th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the discounted price of goods or assets, the phrase has evolved to also signify a small fraction or percentage of the original value.