poor items
[/pɔːr ˈaɪtəmz/]
noun phrase
itens de má qualidade / artigos pobres / mercadorias de baixa qualidade
1. Products, goods, or articles of inferior quality, low value, or substandard condition
The thrift store had mostly poor items that were not worth buying.
A loja de segunda mão tinha principalmente itens de má qualidade que não valiam a pena comprar.
2. Objects or merchandise that are inadequate, defective, or fail to meet acceptable standards
After the inspection, they discovered poor items in the shipment.
Após a inspeção, descobriram artigos de má qualidade no carregamento.
3. Cheap or inexpensive goods of minimal utility or durability
The discount bin was filled with poor items that fell apart quickly.
O cesto de desconto estava cheio de mercadorias baratas que caíam aos pedaços rapidamente.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing consumer goods, retail products, or marketplace items. In Brazil, it's often used in informal commerce and haggling situations. The concept reflects consumer awareness about quality versus price, which is particularly relevant in developing markets where counterfeit or low-quality imported goods are common.
NYC Slang
trash items / junk / garbage / cheap garbage
Related Idioms & Phrases
not worth the paper it's printed on
penny wise, pound foolish
you get what you pay for
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