Cheap Similes
3 classic and creative similes for Cheap - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
Frequently asked
What does "as cheap as" mean?
"As cheap as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as cheap as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of cheapness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as cheap as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 3 similes for Cheap. Common ones include "As cheap as chips" and "As cheap as dirt". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "cheap" simile in writing?
Use a "cheap" simile when you want the reader to feel cheapness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.