Be a steal

phrase

To be very inexpensive for the value received.

I bought this brand new laptop for only $200, it was a steal!
Visual representation of "be a steal" - To be very inexpensive for the value received

Often appears as...

  • be quite a steal
  • be such a steal

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

To be very inexpensive for the value received.

I bought this brand new laptop for only $200, it was a steal!
Visual representation of "be a steal" - To be very inexpensive for the value received

Often appears as...

  • be quite a steal
  • be such a steal

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "be a steal"
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Colloquial Use

The phrase 'be a steal' is commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Check out these shoes! They were a steal at the weekend market.
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Positive Surprise

This phrase often expresses pleasant surprise about the low cost of something valuable.

Illustration for Positive Surprise
This vintage jacket was a steal at just $30.
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Implication of Rarity

'Be a steal' implies that the deal is unusually good and might not be found again easily.

Illustration for Implication of Rarity
50% off on this designer dress! It's a steal and won't last long.
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Colloquial Use

The phrase 'be a steal' is commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Check out these shoes! They were a steal at the weekend market.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Surprise

This phrase often expresses pleasant surprise about the low cost of something valuable.

Illustration for Positive Surprise
This vintage jacket was a steal at just $30.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implication of Rarity

'Be a steal' implies that the deal is unusually good and might not be found again easily.

Illustration for Implication of Rarity
50% off on this designer dress! It's a steal and won't last long.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

The phrase 'be a steal' is commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Check out these shoes! They were a steal at the weekend market.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Surprise

This phrase often expresses pleasant surprise about the low cost of something valuable.

Illustration for Positive Surprise
This vintage jacket was a steal at just $30.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implication of Rarity

'Be a steal' implies that the deal is unusually good and might not be found again easily.

Illustration for Implication of Rarity
50% off on this designer dress! It's a steal and won't last long.
Visual representation of the word "Be a steal"

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