cost an arm and a leg

뜻

to be very expensive

매우 비싸다.

예문

1. 1The replacement screen cost an arm and a leg, so I kept the cracked one.
2. 2Hiring a private tutor can cost an arm and a leg over a school year.
3. 3I would buy that jacket, but it costs an arm and a leg at full price.
4. 4Why should a short taxi ride cost an arm and a leg when the bus costs two pounds?
5. 5The repairs cost an arm and a leg; our entire holiday fund went on the invoice.

문법

동사는 시제에 따라 바뀐다. 두 개의 부정관사와 신체 부위를 나타내는 단수 명사는 그대로 둔다.

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