two for two dollars
- noun
- US
:
dos por dos dólares
- Many convenience stores offer snacks two for two dollars as a limited-time promotion.
Examples
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The store is having a two for two dollars sale on energy drinks this week.
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I bought a sandwich and a drink for two for two dollars.
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I picked up two packs of gum for two for two dollars at the checkout counter.
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Do you want to take advantage of the two for two dollars deal?
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Many convenience stores offer snacks two for two dollars as a limited-time promotion.
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The store is having a two for two dollars sale on energy drinks this week.
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I picked up two packs of gum for two for two dollars at the checkout counter.
Synonyms
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2.8
Shops sell two items together for a set price, often two dollars
How Attractive
- Informal
19
2.8
- US
5
5.7
- Specialized
- US
- US
1
4.8
260
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'two for two dollars' is compositionally derived: 'two' indicates quantity, 'for' marks exchange/price, and 'two dollars' gives the total cost, so the meaning 'two items cost two dollars' is directly inferable from the parts. This pricing pattern (X for Y) is a common, transparent promotional construction in English and has parallels in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would readily understand it.
Etymology
Two for two dollars comes from shop signs that show a simple deal: 'two items for two dollars'. The sign says you can buy two things for two dollars, so the phrase now means 'a special offer'.