Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Rip-off

What does it mean?

Something too expensive for what it is.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative.

When do you use it?

Use it to complain about price.

Examples

Example 1: It was a complete rip-off and we had to start again.

Example 2: The manager called it a rip-off, but we laughed it off.

Question for you

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