buy the rabbit
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To get the worst of a bargain.
Register: archaic, slang
Examples
This is ruffian-like, by superiority of numbers to endeavor to make honest people buy the rabbit.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “buy the rabbit” mean?
To get the worst of a bargain.
Is “buy the rabbit” formal or informal?
buy the rabbit is generally archaic, slang.