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If the price is right

🇬🇧 UK //ɪf ðə praɪs ɪz raɪt// 🇺🇸 US //ɪf ðə praɪs ɪz raɪt//

Meaning of If the price is right

A phrase used to indicate that a price is acceptable or fair.

In simple words: if the cost is fair or acceptable

If the price is right in a sentence

• I'll buy it, if the price is right.
• He said he might sell the car, but only if the price is right.
• They will negotiate, so offer them what you want, if the price is right.

How to use If the price is right

Used when indicating something is acceptable based on its price, often in informal settings. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

conditional clause

Memory hint

Remember the TV show 'The Price is Right' which highlights good pricing.

Related words

Collocations with If the price is right

• price negotiation
• buying decision
• acceptable price

Synonyms for If the price is right

• if the cost is fair
• if the price is acceptable
• if the charge is reasonable

Opposites of If the price is right

• If the price is wrong
• If the price is too high
• If the price is incorrect
• If the price is off

Common mistakes with If the price is right

• Using with incorrect grammatical structure, such as 'if price is the right'
• Translating directly into languages where this idiom doesn't exist
• Confusing with 'if the price is low', which implies different meaning

Frequently asked questions about If the price is right

What does If the price is right mean?

if the cost is fair or acceptable

What is the definition of If the price is right?

A phrase used to indicate that a price is acceptable or fair.

How do you use If the price is right in a sentence?

I'll buy it, if the price is right.

Can you give another example of If the price is right?

He said he might sell the car, but only if the price is right.

What are synonyms for If the price is right?

Common alternatives include if the cost is fair, if the price is acceptable, if the charge is reasonable.

What is the opposite of If the price is right?

Opposite meanings include If the price is wrong, If the price is too high, If the price is incorrect, If the price is off.

What words go with If the price is right?

It commonly pairs with price negotiation, buying decision, acceptable price.

What are common mistakes when using If the price is right?

Using with incorrect grammatical structure, such as 'if price is the right' Translating directly into languages where this idiom doesn't exist Confusing with 'if the price is low', which implies different meaning

How do you pronounce If the price is right?

US: //ɪf ðə praɪs ɪz raɪt//, UK: //ɪf ðə praɪs ɪz raɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use If the price is right?

Used when indicating something is acceptable based on its price, often in informal settings. Not typically used in formal writing.