"cheap like borscht" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Calque of Yiddish ביליק ווי באָרשט (bilik vi borsht), as the beets used to make it were among the cheapest vegetables. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|yi|ביליק ווי באָרשט}} Calque of Yiddish ביליק ווי באָרשט (bilik vi borsht) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} cheap like borscht (not comparable)
  1. (Canada, informal, simile) Very inexpensive. Tags: Canada, informal, not-comparable Synonyms: cheap as borscht Related terms: cheap as chips, dirt cheap
    Sense id: en-cheap_like_borscht-en-adj-q0VmxLyB Categories (other): Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header, English similes

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