Pennies on the dollar meaning
What does the saying 'Pennies on the dollar' mean?
Idiom: Pennies on the dollar
Meaning:
If something is pennies on the dollar, it's much cheaper than it cost originally.
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Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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