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discount
verbs
get/receive a discount
• You get a discount if you book more than ten tickets.
give (somebody) a discount
• Many theatres give discounts to students.
offer (somebody) a discount
• Lenders may offer a discount on larger loans.
ask for a discount
• I asked for a discount because the vase was slightly damaged.
be entitled to a discount
(= have the right to get a discount )
• Staff are entitled to a 20% discount.
adjectives
a special discount
• Some of the hotels offer special discounts during the winter.
a big/small discount
• If you spend over £50, you get a big discount.
a substantial/good discount
(= a fairly big one )
• Insurance companies give substantial discounts to mature drivers.
a 10%/40% etc discount
• The magazine is offering readers a 15% discount on its subscription fees.
discount + NOUN
a discount price
• You can buy books online at discount prices.
a discount fare
• The bus company offers discount fares to pensioners.
a discount scheme
(= system for giving discounts to people )
• Many stores operate discount schemes for regular customers.
a discount card
• The discount card entitles customers to 15% off.
a discount store/shop
(= selling things more cheaply than other shops )
• There's a lot of competition from large discount stores.
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noun ADJ. big, generous, good, high, huge, large, massive, substantial | low | special There is a special discount for staff. | staff, trade They offer a trade discount to builders. | cash, volume We offer a 5% cash discount for prompt payment. VERB + DISCOUNT allow sb, give (sb), offer (sb) They only give you a discount if you buy more than a certain amount. | get, obtain, receive | be entitled to, qualify for If you collect ten bonus points, you will be entitled to a discount. | negotiate It is important to negotiate a good discount and obtain books on approval. DISCOUNT + NOUN card, voucher Members are given a discount card which entitles them to 20% off. | scheme, system | price, rate | house, shop, store (= that regularly sells good at a discount) PREP. at a ~ Tickets are available to members at a discount. | ~ of a discount of 30% | ~ on Customers are allowed a discount on orders over £500. PHRASES a rate of discount
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