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fire sale

noun

  1. a special sale of merchandise actually or supposedly damaged by fire.
  2. a sale, as of assets, at reduced prices, in order to raise money quickly.


fire sale

noun

  1. a sale of goods at reduced prices after a fire at a shop or factory
    1. any instance of offering goods or assets at greatly reduced prices to ensure a quick sale
    2. ( as modifier )

      fire-sale prices

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • fire-sale adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fire sale1

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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Example Sentences

With Maresca desperate to offload some of his squad, be prepared for a fire sale at Stamford Bridge over the coming days.

From BBC

Facing default or a fire sale, owner Prophet Walker reached for a lifeline.

The two-time All-Star is having the worst season of his career, and the Toronto Blue Jays might only want to move him if they have a fire sale.

The council is lining up what the Tory group leader insists is not a "fire sale" of assets, including car parks, industrial estates and a former library.

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Trump on Monday complained that he may have to sell his properties at “fire sale” prices.

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