Pronunciation: /ˈpɛniz ɒn ðə ˈdɒlər/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
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
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
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.
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.
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