bargain counter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bargain counter
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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By last week the surging bull market had knocked many of the stocks off the bargain counter.
From Time Magazine Archive
In most retailing, however, the bargain counter is blacked-out for the duration; the ceiling price has become the selling price.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I do not believe in shopping for security at the bargain counter," he snorted.
From Time Magazine Archive
That meant that President Roosevelt would continue to adjust customs rates over the bargain counter of reciprocal agreements with other countries.
From Time Magazine Archive
Only by its sufferance of the bargain counter and of sweat-shop-made goods has the nuisance existed as long as it has.
From The Battle with the Slum by Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August)
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