“Cost a fortune”

Definition

To be very expensive.

Examples

Examples

“That car costs a fortune.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Cost a fortune" mean?
"Cost a fortune" means to be very expensive..
How do you use "Cost a fortune" in a sentence?
Example: "That car costs a fortune."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cost a fortune"?
Стоить целое состояние. / Շատ թանկ արժենալ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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