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Definition on the cheap in American English

on the cheap phrase

phrase
1

if you buy something on the cheap, you do not pay the usual price

Example

It's a great opportunity to pick up a car on the cheap.

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2

if you do something on the cheap, you spend less money and get a product or service that is not of the best quality

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Definition on the cheap in American English