Does Not Come Cheaply?

If you say that something does not come cheap, you mean that it is of good quality and is therefore expensive: If you want a qualified accountant, their services don't come cheap.

What does it mean to be called cheap?

Someone who is "cheap" is a person that is reluctant to spend money. It's a negative way to describe a person. Some people are reluctant to spend money and can be called "cautious", that is a more positive way to describe a person.

Does inexpensive mean cheap?

Cheap, inexpensive agree in their suggestion of low cost. ... Inexpensive emphasizes lowness of price (although more expensive than cheap ) and suggests that the value is fully equal to the cost: an inexpensive dress.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.