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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Example Sentences

And if management stumbles out of the gate, shares trade at a discount to the S&P 500, which offers investors a floor.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

For investors wanting a quality name trading at a discount, Domino’s Pizza might be a good option.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Employees can sometimes also get more shares through an employee stock-purchase program that typically lets workers buy up to $25,000 worth at a discount of up to 15% each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This fund has typically traded at a discount to NAV over recent years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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