by the yard

by the yard

In large quantities. Although this definition is broad, a "yard," when used as a unit of measure, equals three feet. I worry that our candidate's controversial comments will inspire articles by the yard. A: "Ugh, I cut my finger. Do you guys have any Band-Aids?" B: "They're around here somewhere—Mom practically buys them by the yard." Just wait till after Christmas—they'll be selling all these decorations by the yard at bargain-basement prices!

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by the yard

in large numbers or quantities.

2002 Guardian Culture became a commodity: painters sold landscapes cut up by the foot for home decoration; booksellers offered books by the yard; publishers traded copyrights.

See also: by, yard

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