What a rip-off!

24th August 2024

We use this expression to say when we think something is unreasonably expensive or poor quality.

IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: What a rip-off

Usage

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Spoken:

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Example 1

How much did you pay for your jacket?

I paid £70.

What a rip-off.

Example 2

I can’t believe you spent £50 on a train ticket to London! What a rip-off.

I know, and the train was delayed. I won’t be getting the train again any time soon!