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UK//tʃiːp əz tʃɪps//US//tʃip əz tʃɪps//

Meaning of Cheap as chips

Very inexpensive or low-cost.

Cheap as chips in a sentence

  • That shirt was cheap as chips at the clearance sale!
  • They offered a meal that was cheap as chips but delicious.
  • Finding a hotel room that’s cheap as chips can be hard during the holiday season.
  • My new phone was cheap as chips compared to the latest models.

How to use Cheap as chips

"Cheap as chips" is often used in casual conversation. It’s suitable for informal contexts but not typically used in formal writing or speech.

Grammar pattern

standalone idiom

Memory hint

Imagine a bag of chips that costs only a few pennies.

Related words

Collocations with Cheap as chips

  • cheap as chips meal
  • cheap as chips hotel
  • cheap as chips bargain

Synonyms for Cheap as chips

Common mistakes with Cheap as chips

  • Confusing the idiom with 'cheap' which might imply poor quality instead.
  • Using it in overly formal contexts where idioms are inappropriate.
  • Mispronouncing or misspelling 'chips' as 'chipped'.

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Frequently asked questions about "Cheap as chips"

What does "Cheap as chips" mean?

Very inexpensive or low-cost.

How do you use "Cheap as chips" in a sentence?

That shirt was cheap as chips at the clearance sale!

Can you give another example of "Cheap as chips"?

They offered a meal that was cheap as chips but delicious.

What are synonyms for "Cheap as chips"?

Common alternatives include inexpensive, affordable, low-priced, bargain, budget-friendly.

What words go with "Cheap as chips"?

It commonly pairs with cheap as chips meal, cheap as chips hotel, cheap as chips bargain.

What are common mistakes when using "Cheap as chips"?

Confusing the idiom with 'cheap' which might imply poor quality instead. Using it in overly formal contexts where idioms are inappropriate. Mispronouncing or misspelling 'chips' as 'chipped'.

How do you pronounce "Cheap as chips"?

US: //tʃip əz tʃɪps//, UK: //tʃiːp əz tʃɪps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is "Cheap as chips" formal or informal?

"Cheap as chips" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use "Cheap as chips"?

"Cheap as chips" is often used in casual conversation. It’s suitable for informal contexts but not typically used in formal writing or speech.