for a song

phrase

chiefly US, informal

: for a very small amount of money

This old car can be bought/had for a song.

Examples of for a song in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With highly unusual subject matter for a song-and-dance production, this 2024 Olivier Award-winner for Best New Musical chronicles a real-life World War II invasion plan that counted British intelligence officer Ian Fleming — the future creator of James Bond — among its masterminds. — John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 16 Mar. 2026

While performing at a wedding with The Bride & Groove, Rick welcomes the couple’s friend, fading pop sensation Danny (Jonas), onstage for a song, at the request of the bride. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026

The government sold the place for a song − $76,008 at a public auction − before the buyer flipped it for $195,000. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026

Unique colors and varieties that sell for sky-high prices in fall are frequently sold for a song in late winter to clear inventory. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for for a song

• evensong
• livelong
• overlong
• vietcong
• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong