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buy something

Idioms

Believe something; accept as true or satisfactory. For example, You think he's a millionaire? I just won't buy that. [Slang; 1920s]

Example Sentences

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Volumes for branded online checkouts, when a customer uses a PayPal button or app to buy something, was up 5%, in line with guidance the company provided last month.

From The Wall Street Journal

Why would I buy something that’s dead money?

From MarketWatch

If you find yourself really wanting to buy something, Valega recommends keeping a running list of items you want instead of adding them to your cart.

From MarketWatch

You will also have to liquidate at least a portion of your retirement savings to make a down payment on a property or buy something outright.

From MarketWatch

You have to spend the money to buy something, and there are a lot of risks that the postmerger integration will fail.

From Barron's

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