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

Phoebe Bridgers, to me, is the kind of artist who has two or three basic templates for a song. — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Another offering in the shop alludes to the fact that Leonardo’s painting was extensively restored by esteemed conservator Diane Modestini after being bought from an estate sale for a song by dealers Alexander Parrish and Robert Simon. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

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

Rhymes for for a song

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