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
"I do not believe in shopping for security at the bargain counter," he snorted.
From Time Magazine Archive
America's biggest bargain counter closed down last week; the War Assets Administration officially expired.
From Time Magazine Archive
Seats for the opening week were selling like bargain counter goods and there was not one to be had for love or money for opening night.
From Time Magazine Archive
Souvenirs have, in their day, had all the potency of a bargain counter in a popular department store well advertised.
From A Pirate of Parts by Neville, Richard
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