at (one's) expense



at (one's) expense

1. One's financial responsibility. Once I learned that the trip was at my expense, I decided not to go.
2. To one's detriment or disadvantage. I was furious when I heard the other kids telling jokes at my little brother's expense.
See also: expense

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lauryn-English (Modern)
Maite (1)-Spanish
Rajnish-Indian, Hindi
HoldenHOL-dənEnglish (Modern)
Nicolasanee-ko-LAH-sahSpanish
Henley['henli]