Phrases Talking About Financial Matters

To cost an arm and a leg

B2

Meaning

To be extremely expensive.

Examples

  • John: That new car is beautiful, but I hear it <b>costs an arm and a leg</b>.
  • Alice: Yes, it's outrageously priced. Definitely <b>costs an arm and a leg</b>.
  • John: I guess I'll have to keep looking then.
  • Alice: There are other options out there.
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