cheap like borscht en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Calque of Yiddish ביליק ווי באָרשט (bilik vi borsht), as the beets used to make it were among the cheapest vegetables.
Meanings
- (Canada, informal, not-comparable, qualifier:simile) Very inexpensive.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cheap as borscht | alternative | lexicographic |