Meaning of 'You get what you pay for'
What does the saying 'You get what you pay for' mean?
Idiom: You get what you pay for
Meaning:
Something that is very low in price is not usually of very good quality.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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