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a king's ransom

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a king's ransom

a large amount of money A visit to one of those amusement parks can cost a king's ransom.

Usage notes: often used with worth or cost, as in the example

See also: ransom

a king's ransom

a very large amount of money (not used with the ) She was wearing a diamond necklace which must have been worth a king's ransom.

See also: ransom