cheap trick

plural cheap tricks

1. Synonym of dirty trick; often specifically (and probably originally) a swindle or con in the marketplace.

   Unscrupulous companies use this cheap trick to get customers to buy a larger package than they need.

   Synonyms: dirty trick

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cheap, trick.
   1. Any affordable lifehack.

      Use this cheap trick to clean your window blinds.

      1 more example

      use this cheap trick to [achieve desired result X]