Bargains and value · Money and prices
a great deal
very good buy
A great deal is something that costs much less than it is worth.
This vs that
We got a great deal on the sofa.
The sofa was dirt cheap.
Hear it in real life
How much was the sofa?
£200, including delivery — we got a great deal.
We got a great deal on our flights because we booked them several months early.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
This is the ordinary way to praise a purchase that offers excellent value.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I made a great deal on this laptop.
Say: I got a great deal on this laptop.
Use 'get' or 'find' when talking about obtaining a bargain.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
get a great deal on ___
We got a great deal on our flights.
She got a great deal on a refurbished laptop.
Phrases to borrow
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get more for your money
You get more for your money if you buy the larger pack.
good value for money
This hotel is good value for money, especially in winter.
Bargains and value words
Money and prices · Bargains and value: the words around “a great deal”.
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Your turn: say it out loud
We got a great deal.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
a great deal
very good buy
“We got a great deal on our flights because we booked them several months early.”
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