For a song Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɔŋ
FOR-uh-song
fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /sˈɒŋ
FAW-uh-song
Definition
If you get something "for a song," you buy it at a very low price, much less than it is usually worth.
Usage & Nuances
"For a song" is informal and mostly used about buying or selling things at a low price. Typical collocation: 'buy/sell/get something for a song'. Not about music. Not used for free (means cheap, not free).
Spanish: por muy poco dinero - regaladoPortuguese (BR): por uma pechincha - por quase nadaPortuguese (PT): por uma pechincha - por quase nadaChinese (Simplified): 非常便宜地 - 花很少的钱Chinese (Traditional): 非常便宜地 - 花很少的錢Hindi: बहुत सस्ते मेंArabic: بثمن بخس - بسعر زهيدBengali: অত্যন্ত কম দামে - নামমাত্র দামেRussian: почти задаром - за бесценокJapanese: とても安く - 破格でVietnamese: giá rẻ như cho - cực kỳ rẻKorean: 거저에 - 헐값에Turkish: sudan ucuza - neredeyse bedavayaUrdu: انتہائی سستے دام میں - تقریباً مفتIndonesian: sangat murah - harga miring
Example Sentences
I bought this jacket for a song.
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They sold their old car for a song.
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You can get those shoes for a song at the outlet store.
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That designer bag was practically for a song during the holiday sale.
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My friend got his apartment downtown for a song because the owner moved abroad.
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If you know where to look, you can find great furniture for a song at flea markets.
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