THE term “bargain basement” was supposedly coined to describe the first outlet of Filene’s Basement, an American discount shopping chain whose bags scream “I just got a bargain!” in large red letters.
Retailers hope the case will allow them extensive freedom to sell top branded goods at bargain basement prices.
Be careful, Jane, not to be taken in by the bargain basement in that store. They sell only shoddy goods there.
bargain basement:a basement floor or floors in a department store where goods and apparel are sold at reduced or discounted prices.
