Cost an arm and a leg/a small fortune In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "cost an arm and a leg/a small fortune", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-07-31 06:07

Meaning of Cost an arm and a leg/a small fortune

Cost an arm and a leg/a small fortune phrase

Used when something is extremely expensive or cost a lot of money. 

The white T-shirt I like most costs an arm and a leg.

The food of our restaurant is really good and doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg.

This house cost me a small fortune.

It's going to cost me an arm and a leg to buy a new phone.

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Have a very high price

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To refer to a very high price.

Grammar and Usage of Cost an arm and a leg/a small fortune

Verb Forms

The verb "cost" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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Origin of Cost an arm and a leg/a small fortune

This idiom has become popular since 1901.

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