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cheap trick en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. Synonym of dirty trick; often specifically (and probably originally) a swindle or con in the marketplace.
    • Unscrupulous companies use this cheap trick to get customers to buy a larger package than they need.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cheap, trick.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cheap, trick. ▸ Any affordable lifehack.
    • Use this cheap trick to clean your window blinds.
    • use this cheap trick to [achieve desired result X]

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Relateds

cheap thrill · one weird trick · parlour trick · party trick · cheat code

Synonyms

dirty trick