cost an arm and a leg

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to be very expensive

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Örnekler

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.

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