buy a lemon
The phrase "buy a lemon" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a situation in which someone purchases a product, such as a car or electronic device, that turns out to be faulty, defective, or in poor condition. When someone buys a lemon, it means they have acquired something that does not meet their expectations or fails to function properly, resulting in dissatisfaction and disappointment with the purchase.
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