English / idiom
Buy a Lemon
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To purchase an item—especially a vehicle or machine—that proves to be defective or troublesome
In context
01
The family thought they found an affordable minivan, but they soon realized they had bought a lemon.
02
Uncle advised us to inspect secondhand kitchen appliances carefully so we wouldn't buy a lemon.
Synonyms
buy defective goods,buy a dud,purchase junk
Antonyms
get a bargain,make a sound purchase,buy quality
Collocations
bought a lemon,avoid buying a lemon,end up with a lemon