Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-cheap
idiom
ˌɑn ðə ˈtʃɛp
Definition
In a way that is low in cost or inexpensive.
Examples
- We managed to plan our trip on-the-cheap by booking flights well in advance.
- She redecorated her apartment on-the-cheap by shopping at thrift stores.
- He found an on-the-cheap way to repair his car without going to a mechanic.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on-the-cheap’ refers to obtaining goods, services, or experiences at a reduced price or without spending a lot of money.
Synonyms
- inexpensively
- cheaply
- affordably
