Meaning of nickel and dime | Babel Free
ˌnɪkəl ən ˈdaɪmDefinitions
Small time; operating on a small scale; involving small amounts of money; petty or cheap.
US, colloquial, idiomatic
Examples
“Near-synonyms: two-bit, ten-cent”
“I bought my new ride⟳ from some nickel and dime used-car salesman.”
“Don't waste⟳ your time with that; their operations are nickel and dime.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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