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.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • 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