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Joe Klein

Meaning of "on the cheap" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON THE CHEAP

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE CHEAP

on the bot
on the bounce
on the brain
on the breadline
on the bum
on the button
on the cadge
on the cards
on the carpet
on the chance
on the club
on the coat
on the contrary
on the credit side
on the cross
on the danger list
on the defensive
on the dole
on the dot
on the downgrade

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE CHEAP

aheap
ant-heap
cheap
compost heap
dirt cheap
dirt-cheap
dung heap
dustheap
heap
junk heap
manure heap
muck heap
on the scrapheap
overcheap
overheap
sandheap
scrapheap
slag heap
trash heap
upheap

Synonyms and antonyms of on the cheap in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on the cheap» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE CHEAP

Find out the translation of on the cheap to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on the cheap from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on the cheap» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

就便宜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en el barato
570 millions of speakers

English

on the cheap
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सस्ते पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على رخيصة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

по дешевке
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

no barato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সস্তা উপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pour pas cher
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada harga yang murah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf die billige
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

安く
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

싸게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing mirah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên giá rẻ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மலிவான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वस्त वर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ucuza
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

a buon mercato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

natani
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

задешево
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe ieftine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για το φθηνό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die goedkoop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på billigt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på billig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the cheap

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE CHEAP»

The term «on the cheap» is very widely used and occupies the 1.091 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE CHEAP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on the cheap

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2 QUOTES WITH «ON THE CHEAP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on the cheap.
1
David Chipperfield
Britain loves a bargain, but you don't get good, lasting architecture on the cheap.
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Joe Klein
Affirmative action was always racial justice on the cheap.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE CHEAP»

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Vegan on the Cheap
Includes 150 money-saving recipes for delicious vegan meals like Walnut-Dusted Fettuccine with Caramelized Vegetables and Fresh Pear Galette Written by renowned vegan and vegetarian expert and food writer Robin Robertson, author of 1,000 ...
Robin Robertson, 2010
2
Build a Classic Timber-Framed House: Planning & ...
Advice for selling antiques at flea markets, on consignment, and in shops is included. Whether you're buying or selling, this complete handbook gives you easy-to-follow advice for making the most of your antiquing investments.
Jack A. Sobon, 2012
3
Foundations of CentOS Linux: Enterprise Linux On the Cheap
Now you can learn CentOS Linux, the most powerful and popular of all Red Hat clones, keep maintaining your network at work, and become an Red Hat Certified Engineer, all just for the cost of this book.
Chivas Sicam, Ryan Baclit, Peter Membrey, 2009
4
Cheap & Easy: A Cookbook for Girls on the Go
Presents a delicious assortment of practical, economical, and easy-to-prepare meals for women on the go, including a variety of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, drinks, and snacks that include such dishes as Lazy Girl's Lasagna, Fred and ...
Sandra Bark, Alexis Kanfer, 2004
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Gluten-Free on a Shoestring: 125 Easy Recipes for Eating ...
If you're ready to slash the cost of your grocery bill, you've come to the right place. In Gluten-Free on a Shoestring, savvy mom Nicole Hunn shows how every gluten-free family can eat well without breaking the bank.
Nicole Hunn, 2011
6
Lonely Planet Across Asia on the Cheap
Inside Lonely Planet Across Asia on the Cheap Introduction to the Lonely Planet story Latest eBooks Discover how far Lonely Planet's books have changed over the last 40 years Country by country get an understanding of what it was like to ...
Tony Wheeler, 2013
7
Decorating on the cheap
A guide to interior design offers eclectic and inexpensive decorating ideas, with more than sixty do-it-yourself projects designed to creatively utilize available space
Mary Gilliatt, Susan Zevon, 1984
8
Bargain Junkie: Living the Good Life on the Cheap
In Bargain Junkie, Korzen shares her hilarious tales from the trenches--the garage sales, estate sales, thrift stores, rummage sales, and online auctions.
Korzen, Annie, 2009
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Bangkok A-Z...on the cheap
I hope this book will give prospective long stayers to Bangkok an insight to living there, whether it is with a partner, working, or just holidaying, with some helpful tips and advice that will make your trip a success.
Paul Williams
10
Cheap Bastard's Guide to New York City: Secrets of Living ...
Written in a fun, humorous tone, this unique guide offers sound advice on how to live the good life on the cheap! Live Large for Less! Think you have to earn big bucks to live big in the Big Apple? Think again.
Rob Grader, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE CHEAP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the cheap is used in the context of the following news items.
1
See Warhol works for cheap at 'Art On The House'
At any rate, get inside and enjoy some culture on the cheap at 'Art On The House' at Tampa Museum of Art. Art on the House offers free ... «TBO.com, Jul 15»
2
Fair on the cheap
When I heard that the average fairgoer spends $40 at the Canyon County Fair, I knew I could do better. I'm a born bargain hunter. The only ... «Idaho Press-Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Living life on the cheap on Marvelle Lane
My first apartment after college was one of these microscopic studio apartments in a row of brick four-plexes on Marvelle Lane. During college, I ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»
4
VIDEO: Canyon County Fair on the cheap
VIDEO: Canyon County Fair on the cheap. 12 hrs ago; Comments. An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is ... «Idaho Press-Tribune, Jul 15»
5
Drive on the cheap around the region
Lamberts Beach is just one of the short driving destinations Daily Mercury readers suggested for a low-cost family day out. Peter Holt ... «Mackay Daily Mercury, Jul 15»
6
On the Cheap | Variety of inexpensive events to be held in Myrtle …
There's something going on for just about everyone over the next few weeks in Myrtle Beach. If you enjoy live music, arts and crafts, monster ... «Myrtle Beach Sun News, Jul 15»
7
Review: The Nobel 1.0 -- stereolithographic 3D printing on the cheap
For $1,500, XYZprinting offers a printer that is slow, but can blow away fused filament printers in accuracy. Email a friend. To. Use commas to ... «Computerworld, Jul 15»
8
Here's Where to Find Tijuana-Style Tacos on the Cheap
At one point or another everyone has heard the lament that there's no good Mexican food in NYC. Realistically, it's a bunch of L.A. expats ... «Village Voice, Jul 15»
9
Stocks on Sale! 3 Growth Stocks to Buy on the Cheap (NXPI, AMBA …
Although the stock market is trending modestly higher thus far in 2015 — the S&P 500 is up about 3% to date — there's been more than enough ... «Nasdaq, Jul 15»
10
50 Cent -- I'm a Debt School Graduate ... On the Cheap!
0721-50-cent-tmz-02 50 Cent ... is all boned up on debt -- he just completed a court-ordered class, and got a sweet deal on it too. As part of his ... «TMZ.com, Jul 15»

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