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What does "a pop" mean?
20 bucks a pop
Please give me some more examples and tell me is it British English or Canadian/American English?
Apr 3, 2020 10:03 PM
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"A pop" isn't one definable thing, it's just whatever the person is talking about in this context. Saying "20 bucks a pop" is just another (very casual) way to say "They're $20 each."
For example, I could say, "I'm selling albums, 20 bucks a pop." I'm saying that each album costs $20. Or you might hear, "Those lightbulbs are 5 bucks a pop." Then that person is saying each lightbulb is $5. Point is, you can use it for pretty much anything.
April 3, 2020
Yes, it means 20 dollars for each item.
April 3, 2020
I would translate as 20 bucks a go. 20 buck a pop might relate to a ride or other experience, or an actual item being purchased. Pop is literally to burst - as in to pop a bubble.
April 3, 2020
Thank you
April 3, 2020
"A pop" means "per item". It's an informal phrase that's used casually. I believe it's commonly used in American English.
April 3, 2020
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