get a refund — to receive money back that you previously paid for goods or services, usually because you are returning them or are dissatisfied
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to receive money back that you previously paid for goods or services, usually because you are returning them or are dissatisfied
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɛt ə ˈriːfʌnd/
Example Sentences
- My grandma tried to get a refund on a banana because it was 'too yellow'.
- You can get a refund if you return the item within 14 days with the receipt.
- He got a refund for the concert tickets after the show was cancelled.
get a refund
VERB[/ɡɛt ə ˈriːfʌnd/]
to receive money back that you previously paid for goods or services, usually because you are returning them or are dissatisfied
She returns the broken blender to get a refund from the store clerk.
GET(obtain) + A(one) + RE(back) + FUND(money) — by demanding to GET(obtain) his original FUND(money) directly RE(back), the angry buyer managed to get a refund.
After being absolutely stunned by the broken laptop, he immediately demanded his original fund to finally get a refund.
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📝Examples
“My grandma tried to get a refund on a banana because it was 'too yellow'.”
“You can get a refund if you return the item within 14 days with the receipt.”
“He got a refund for the concert tickets after the show was cancelled.”
“She got a refund, then immediately spent it all on ice cream — worst plan ever.”
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