“Cost a pretty penny”

Definition

To cost a lot of money.

Examples

Examples

“A full redesign can cost a pretty penny.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Cost a pretty penny" mean?
"Cost a pretty penny" means to cost a lot of money..
How do you use "Cost a pretty penny" in a sentence?
Example: "A full redesign can cost a pretty penny."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cost a pretty penny"?
Стоить больших денег. / Շատ թանկ արժենալ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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