buy cheap, buy twice



buy cheap, buy twice

If something is inexpensive, it is probably poorly made or will wear out quickly (and one will have to purchase it again). A: "I need to save some money, so I think I'm just going to buy this cheap cell phone." B: "I'd be wary if I were you. You'll probably end up spending more money—buy cheap, buy twice, and all that."
See also: buy, twice

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Makena-Eastern African, Kikuyu
Jawdat-Arabic
RachelRAY-chəl (English), ra-SHEL (French), RAH-khəl (Dutch)English, Hebrew, French, German, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Gerardoje-RAHR-do (Italian), he-RAHR-do (Spanish)Italian, Spanish
VilppuVEELP-pooFinnish
DalyDAY-leeIrish, English (Rare)