a rip-off

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Meaning · English

Something priced far above its real value; a cheat.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thứ gì đó được định giá quá cao so với giá trị thực

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Register: neutral

Sources & notes

Curated everyday-idiom list, site editorial 2026-07-30.

Common questions

What does “a rip-off” mean?

Something priced far above its real value; a cheat.

Is “a rip-off” formal or informal?

a rip-off is generally neutral.