Go for a song Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, idiomatic expression. Usually used for things, not people. Common with auctions, second-hand sales, or bargains. Not literal—no song involved. Similar to 'for next to nothing'.
Spanish: venderse muy barato - conseguirse por nadaPortuguese (BR): sair por uma pechincha - ser vendido a preço de bananaPortuguese (PT): sair por tuta e meia - ser vendido por tuta e meiaChinese (Simplified): 白菜价出售 - 价格极低Chinese (Traditional): 白菜價出售 - 價格極低Hindi: बहुत सस्ते में बिकनाArabic: يُباع بثمن بخسBengali: ভীষণ সস্তায় বিক্রি হওয়াRussian: продаться за бесценокJapanese: とても安く売られるVietnamese: bán với giá rẻ mạtKorean: 헐값에 팔리다Turkish: sudan ucuza gitmekUrdu: بہت کم قیمت میں فروخت ہوناIndonesian: dijual sangat murah
Example Sentences
The old car went for a song at the auction.
basic
I got this watch for a song at the market.
basic
Their house went for a song after they moved away.
basic
I can’t believe that designer dress went for a song!
natural
Those rare records went for a song because nobody realized their value.
natural
You won’t believe it—I found this antique chair and it went for a song!
natural