nothing down
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not needing to pay anything upfront or to make a deposit
The Phrase "nothing down" is closely associated with the world of real estate and property transactions. It became popular during the mid-20th century in the United States, particularly during the housing boom of the 1950s and 1960s. This idiom is used to describe a financial arrangement in which no initial payment or down payment is required.
- The car dealership offered a special promotion where customers could buy a car with nothing down and low monthly payments.
- The electronics store offered financing with nothing down on expensive televisions and appliances.
- The furniture store allowed customers to take home furniture with nothing down and deferred payments for several months.