the best is cheapest
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Meaning · English
High-quality items are ultimately more cost-effective
Literally: the best is cheapest
Examples
Buying cheap shoes every month is a waste, the best is cheapest in the long run
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “the best is cheapest” mean?
High-quality items are ultimately more cost-effective Literally: the best is cheapest
Is “the best is cheapest” formal or informal?
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