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nothing down
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not needing to pay anything upfront or to make a deposit
What is the origin of the idiom "nothing down" and when to use it?
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.
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The furniture store allowed customers to take home furniture with nothing down and deferred payments for several months.
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.
