rẻ như rác
/ɗɛ̂ ɲɨ̂ ɹaːk/Describes something that is very inexpensive or of low value, often implying poor quality or lack of worth.
Cửa hàng này bán đồ rẻ như rác, nhưng hầu hết đều là hàng giả.
This store sells items dirt cheap, but most of them are fake.
Không nên mua đồ rẻ như rác chỉ vì giá rẻ.
You shouldn't buy cheap junk just because it's inexpensive.
Often used to criticize or express dissatisfaction with low-quality items sold at very low prices.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is often used to criticize or express dissatisfaction with low-quality items sold at very low prices.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful for expressing disapproval, overusing this phrase can make your speech sound negative or overly critical.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'rẻ' (cheap) with 'rác' (garbage/trash), emphasizing the low value of the item being described.
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in informal contexts to express disapproval of low-quality or overpriced items. It can also be used humorously to describe something that is very affordable but not necessarily of poor quality.