bargain basement
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A part of a store, often in the basement, where goods are sold at reduced prices.
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- The shop sells books at bargain-basement prices.
- They're selling last season's stock at bargain-basement prices.
- We found some great deals on last season's coats in the bargain basement.
- We furnished our first apartment with bargain-basement pieces that fell apart within a year.
- He bought a bargain-basement watch that broke within a week.
- You often get what you pay for with bargain-basement services.
- Every Saturday, my mom would take me to the department store's bargain basement to hunt for clothes.
- The store's actual bargain basement is filled with incredible deals on last season's goods.
- Their political promises were just bargain-basement populism.
- The company's attempt to cut costs with bargain-basement components backfired when products started failing.
- The bargain basement is always crowded during the holiday sales.
- His political solutions are always from the bargain basement: simplistic, cheap, and ultimately ineffective.
- The company tried to cut costs by using bargain-basement materials, which ultimately hurt its reputation.
- She booked a bargain-basement holiday package and was disappointed with the hotel's quality.
- Do you know if this store has a bargain basement?
- The movie was panned by critics for its bargain-basement special effects and poor script.
- You can find some bargain-basement electronics online, but they often lack a warranty.
- He's known for finding designer clothes in the bargain basement of department stores.
- Filene's was famous for its legendary bargain basement, a model for many others.
- A premium brand cannot afford to be associated with bargain-basement quality.