How to Pronounce "go for a song"
expression
GOH-fer-uh-SAWNG
goh-fuh-SONG
Definition
If something 'goes for a song', it is sold for a very low price, much cheaper than its true value.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɔŋ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /sˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-fer-uh-SAWNG
UK
goh-fuh-SONG
Listen in Context
The old car went for a song at the auction.
I got this watch for a song at the market.
Their house went for a song after they moved away.
I can’t believe that designer dress went for a song!