「七除八扣 / 七除八拆」
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Individual Character Meaning: |
七 seven 除 to divide; to take off; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove; (math.) to divide; besides; in addition to; except; stench; usually body odour 八 eight 扣 to button up; to buckle; to fasten; to deduct; to minus; to braise |
Part of Speech: | expression |
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not much left after deductions; literally, 20% off after 30% off (i.e. 44% off)
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