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It seems like a straightforward generalization from "for free" (which itself might be a generalization from "for ten dollars"?). Does "for free" also sound wron
by wiml 5y ago
It seems like a straightforward generalization from "for free" (which itself might be a generalization from "for ten dollars"?). Does "for free" also sound wrong to you? If not, can you put your finger on what the difference is?
- geocrasher 5y agoI think you are correct, but for some reason it sounds discordant to my sensibilities. Maybe my sensibilities just aren't that sensible? It'll take a while to get used to 'for cheap' being considered proper. However, this use is in fact supported: adverb: cheap at or for a low price. "a house that was going cheap" "going cheap" sounds okay to me but "for cheap" doesn't, but I suppose that's just all in my head :)