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The phrase "make a down payment" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used in financial contexts to describe the act of paying a portion of the total cost for something, with the rest to be paid at a later date. Example: I was able to purchase my dream car by making a down payment of $5,000 and financing the remaining amount. Another example: We require all customers to make a down payment when placing a custom order for furniture.
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Cheap oil is the opportunity to make a down payment.
Such a measure would allow Mr. Obama to make a down payment on his larger goal.
"We have to make a down payment on the debt and deficit," he told Congressional Quarterly.
Many people make a down payment and pay a mortgage on their homes, he said.
He used the money to make a down payment on a house.
Let's make a down payment toward resolving next year's $5 billion budget gap.
Many are also trying to save enough to make a down payment on a house.
Trump wanted Congress to make a down payment to build his border wall.
"If I had to make a down payment, it would have wiped out my savings," she said.
Agent: I can even make a down payment today if you like, or check or cash or whatever you like.
His price range was up to $270,000 and he planned to make a down payment of 10 percent.
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