del tres al cuarto
Spanish
Etymology
From the old coin called a cuarto, of little value. The idea that you could be "three for one cuarto" implies the product is off bad quality.
Adjective
del tres al cuarto (invariable)
- (idiomatic, derogatory) second-rate; low-quality; low-grade
Synonyms
Usage notes
The adjective is usually, but not exclusively, used to describe people
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