on the cheap

idiomatic phrase

: at minimum expense : cheaply

did the job on the cheap

Examples of on the cheap in a Sentence

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Winter sports in Oregon are a mainstay of the state, but finding ways to do it on the cheap can often feel like a sport in and of itself. —

Kale Williams, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024 Additionally, Sega’s Steam Winter Sale is happening right now, and a bunch of Yakuza games can be purchased on the cheap, which could be a good way to prepare for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s imminent launch. —

Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 She’s also recently written about how to visit Jackson Hole on the cheap, reviewed the coolest Airbnb in Colorado, and how to find incredible ski lift ticket deals. —

Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024 Additionally, plant swaps have become a great way for home gardeners to add variety on the cheap. —

Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the cheap

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of on the cheap was in 1859

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“On the cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20cheap. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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