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Region: UK | Usage example: The clearance rack was cheap as chips.

Cheap as chips

Meaning

Very inexpensive.

Usage

Used for bargains.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

British phrase likening price to fried potato chips.

Popularized with fast food culture in the UK.

Related Idioms

Cash in your chips

Give up or stop participating.

Let the chips fall where they may

Allow events to proceed and accept the consequences.

Fight tooth and nail

Struggle vigorously and aggressively to achieve something.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.