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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at a discount

“With the stock trading at a discount to historical levels on several metrics, we think the upside case for BLK remains attractive,” said the Goldman team.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

Zhipu AI announced plans for a US$4 billion fundraising to support growth, offering 19.78 million shares at a discount.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

In addition, the VIX futures would likely be trading at a discount to VIX after such a sharp rise.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

International investors are wagering that London-listed stocks trade at a discount, underlining the valuation gap between U.K. stocks and their international peers, Streeter writes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

But I found a kiosk where a bored-looking teen produced custom watches at a discount price.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Related Words

• inexpensively
• poorly
• reasonably