by the (unit)
by the (unit)
For each unit, as of items sold in this manner. How much does this meat cost by the pound?
See also: by
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
by the unit
Fig. each; per. (Used to designate the unit of measure, but not the rate of a measure.) Lettuce is sold by the head. Gas is sold by the gallon.
See also: by, unit
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
by the
bye/by By the way; incidentally.
See also: by
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- on one's
- on someone's
- (Have you) been OK?
- pillow-biter
- out of one's
- (I've) got to go
- #dead
- save someone's skin
- (something) blows
- other than