for a song

Idioms and Phrases

Very cheaply, for little money, especially for less than something is worth. For example, “I know a man ... sold a goodly manor for a song” (Shakespeare, All's Well That Ends Well , 3:2). This idiom alludes to the pennies given to street singers or to the small cost of sheet music. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

“When we were trying to get a certain feel for a song, Dwight would cite a bass part from an old Byrds song from the ’60s,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"I did come up with an idea for a song that I 100% would do and I can't wait," she told followers.

From BBC

“Ironic” is Jackson’s unapologetic description for a song that lures an audience into a religious fervor for a sacrilegious sentiment.

From Los Angeles Times

Not bad for a song written about an 11.5-inch-tall plastic doll.

From Seattle Times

Two artists who move in disparate circles reminded us of what it means for a song to capture a common forlornness.

From Salon

Related Words

• cheap
• economical
• low-cost
• low-priced
• modest
• popular
• reasonable