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at a discount

Idioms  

  1. At a lower than usual price; also, held in low esteem. For example, I'm holding off on buying a computer until I can get one at a discount, or Liberals are at a discount in the present administration. The first usage, mainly found in business and commerce, dates from about 1700. The figurative usage is about a century newer.

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The stock market has rallied roughly 74% from its 2024 lows, according to Fletcher, yet valuations remain below long-term averages and at a discount to developed markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Listed BDCs trade at a discount to net asset value, suggesting underlying stress.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The fact that TYG’s shares currently trade at a discount to the fund’s net asset value of around 4% could provide investors with an additional cushion.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Friend said Tuesday that the company was shipping fewer products to China so they wouldn’t end up selling at a discount.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In the morning I went shopping at a discount store and bought a cheap navy blue suit off the rack.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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