Tuesday, February 19, 2008

DIRT CHEAP ?


WHAT IS THE MEANING OF DIRT CHEAP?
"DIRT-CHEAP" (adj.) INEXPENSIVE;EXTREMELY CHEAP
PHRASE OFTEN USED MEANING: LITTLE OR NO COST
HERE'S JUST A FEW 'OKLAHOMA DIRT' QUOTES:(NOT SO CHEAP)
TO PURCHASE 'LANDSCAPE MIX (DIRT)'-AVERAGE COST IS $26.00/PER YRD.
TO PURCHASE 'GARDEN MIX(DIRT)'-AVERAGE COST IS $31.00/PER YRD.
NOW HERE IS WHERE WE GET 'DOWN-N-DIRTY'
STATE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRE A DISPOSAL FEE OF $1.50/PER TON
JUST TO GET RID OF "DIRT"
I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU...BUT ACCORDING TO THESE STANDARDS....
I DON'T FIND THAT "DIRT-CHEAP" AT ALL.
SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO GET DOWN TO THE 'NITTY GRITTY' OF THINGS

2 comments:

Eyezshine said...

I don't know where you come up with this stuff but it's hilarious!

Anonymous said...

Now you've got me thinking...just what is the real meaning of "Nitty Gritty"? Oh wise one can you tell us?