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Car Idioms and Phrases



















Ripped Off  - You paid too much for something or someone charged you too much money.

"I really got ripped off when I got my BMW car insurance."



Through the roof - Very expensive.

"The rates for my new BMW motorcycle were through the roof!"



A Steal - a great bargain.

"I went to 5 different Mini Cooper dealers before I found a car that fit my budget. It was a steal!"



A Lemon - a bad car.

"I read in the latest BMW Magazine and BMWUSA report that the new BMW convertible is a real lemon."



Shoot for
- choose or try to get.

"I think I'll shoot for the Audi convertible instead."



Fender Bender - minor damage to the body of a car, usually above or around the front tires.

"I want to sell my Mercedes Benz because it has a fender bender and too many scratches."

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