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The phrase "as cheap as chips" originates from the UK, where "chips" refers to what Americans call French fries. The expression likely gained popularity in the mid-20th century, reflecting the low cost of chips in pubs and fish-and-chip shops. It underscores the idea that something is very inexpensive, similar to how chips were often seen as a budget-friendly food option. The phrase has since entered common usage to describe anything that is considered very cheap.


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