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two for one
/tuː fɔː wʌn/
buy one, get one free
The store is running a two for one promotion on shoes this weekend.
Customers can buy one pair of shoes and get another pair for free.
informal
A promotional offer where two items are sold for the price of one, often used to attract customers or clear inventory.
Many restaurants offer a two for one deal on appetizers during happy hour.
Customers can order two appetizers for the price of one during happy hour.
The airline's two for one ticket sale made travel more affordable for families.
Families could buy two tickets for the price of one, making travel more affordable.
This phrase is commonly used in retail, dining, and travel industries to describe special promotions.
Collocations
two for one deala promotional offer where two items are sold for the price of onetwo for one ticketa travel or event ticket sold at a discounted rate for two people
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Pro Tip
Promotional Context
This phrase is most commonly used in marketing and retail contexts to describe special offers.
Gold Rule
Clarity in Advertising
When using 'two for one' in advertising, ensure the terms and conditions of the offer are clearly stated to avoid customer confusion.
Word Origin
The phrase originates from marketing and retail practices where businesses offer two items for the price of one to incentivize purchases.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in advertising and promotions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where two benefits or items are obtained for the effort or cost of one.
Word Breakdown
two
the number of items included in the offer
numberfor
indicates the exchange or substitution
prepositionone
the price or cost of the offer
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