gave away the store

A form of give away the store — To transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give away the store
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave away the store,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20away%20the%20store.

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