idiom

pay through the nose

3Sections

To pay a lot of money for something; to pay too much

Definition

To pay a lot of money for something; to pay too much

Examples

  • We HAD TO PAY THROUGH THE NOSE for those tickets
  • She PAID THROUGH THE NOSE for that car
  • Don't PAY THROUGH THE NOSE - shop around

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • pay dearly
  • pay a lot

Antonyms:

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