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cost a pretty pennyTo be expensive.Rate it:

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cost the earthto be a huge expenseRate it:

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Cost an Arm and a LegSomething very expensive and not worth the cost in few casesRate it:

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cost upto calculate the costs of something.Rate it:

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how much does it costWhat is its price?, How much money do you want for it?Rate it:

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a pyrrhic victoryAn apparent victory, but one which is no victory at all, due to the great cost incurred. The phrase comes from the victory won by King Pyrrhus at Asculum in 279BC which cost him many of his best men. After the battle Pyrrhus remarked: "One more such victory and we are finished."Rate it:

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by hook or crookWe will get it done.. The task at hand will be done regardless of the cost .. or the possibility of needing to steal other peoples things to do so.. Or the fact a need to associate with criminals/crimes may not be 'your' norm.. it will be doneRate it:

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f** someone overTo exploit somebody in a way which result in an advantage to oneself, at the cost of the other party gaining a considerable disadvantage.Rate it:

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it was worth itit deserved it The phrase "it was worth it" is a common expression used to indicate that the effort, time, or cost of something was justified by the outcome or result. It suggests that the benefits or rewards of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. The phrase is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging task, achieving a goal, or experiencing a positive outcome. For example, someone who has just finished a difficult workout might say, "It was worth it. I feel great!" Or, a traveler who has just returned from an amazing trip might say, "It was worth it, even though it was expensive." The phrase can also be used to justify or defend a decision that may have negative consequences or be seen as controversial. For example, a business owner who has just taken a significant financial risk might say, "It was worth it in the end. We've seen a significant increase in revenue." Overall, the phrase "it was worth it" suggests that the rewards or benefits of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. It is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment, and it can also be used to justify or defend a decision.Rate it:

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loosen the purse stringsTo increase spending or allow increased spending; to relax control of spending.Rate it:

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painting rocksPointless or futile work organised by the government, supposedly to increase employment but in fact merely disguising the unemployment level.Rate it:

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pay the freightTo bear the cost.Rate it:

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price is rightThe cost of a thing is reasonable and of good value.Rate it:

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sock-it to em!Hit them hard with the price/cost/details/requirements/hard-facts/negative aspects/Sad Reality:Rate it:

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spark spreadThe difference between the cost of the fuel required to produce a unit of electricity, and the price of that same unit of electricity.Rate it:

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crank upTo increase, as the volume, power or energy of something.Rate it:

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ramp upTo increase rapidly to a new value.Rate it:

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climb upTo make a gradual ascent or increase.Rate it:

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rev upTo increase the speed of an engine, especially that of a stationary motor car.Rate it:

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stem the tideTo slow or stop the increase.Rate it:

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step upTo increase speed or rate.Rate it:

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you get what you pay forIn commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.2003, Michael Blumenthal, "For Whom the School Bell Tolls," Time, 7 Dec.:Though it may sound unapologetically capitalistic to say soRate it:

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keep downTo cause not to increase or rise.Rate it:

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scientia potentia estKnowledge is Power; with knowledge or education, one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase.Rate it:

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ask forTo increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.Rate it:

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big upTo increase one's muscle mass through exercise.Rate it:

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free rideAn opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.Rate it:

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hike upTo raise or increase sharply.Rate it:

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mark upTo increase the price of something between its wholesale and retail phase.Rate it:

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speed upTo accelerate, to increase speed.Rate it:

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stop upTo increase the aperture of a photographic lens, moving from an f/stop represented by a higher number to an f/stop represented by a lower number and causing more light to pass into the camera.Rate it:

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at a lossBelow the cost or price of purchase.Rate it:

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for the askingWithout making any significant effort; freely; without monetary cost.Rate it:

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hiding to nothingA situation in which victory has little or no value, but defeat has a huge cost.Rate it:

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jack upTo raise, increase, or accelerate; often said of prices, fees, or rates. See also jack up the price.Rate it:

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animum alicui augere (B. G. 7. 70)to increase a person's courage.Rate it:

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auctoritatem alicuius amplificare (opp. imminuere, minuere)to increase a person's dignity.Rate it:

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Baker's DozenTo get thirteen of any item, for the cost of twelveRate it:

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bang for the buckEfficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.Rate it:

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break the InternetTo do or say something ostentatious or controversial, such that the behavior causes a dramatic increase in traffic to a website or commentary on social media; to go viral.Rate it:

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broaden someone's horizonsTo increase someone's interests, skills, or experiences beyond their current range.Rate it:

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bulk upTo increase the weight of.Rate it:

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bulk upTo train the body with a high-calorie diet and intense weightlifting in order to increase the overall mass of the body, especially the muscles.Rate it:

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bump upTo increase something suddenly.Rate it:

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CBAInitialism of cost-benefit analysis.Rate it:

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cela lui a coûté un argent fou (fam.)That cost him a heap of money.Rate it:

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chicken filletA piece of rubber or silicone placed in a woman's bra under the breast to increase apparent size and/or create more cleavage.Rate it:

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coûte que coûteCost what it may.Rate it:

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coûter bonbonto be expensive, to cost an arm and a legRate it:

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coûter la peau du culto be expensive, cost an arm and a legRate it:

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