come at a price



come at a price

to include disadvantages in order to get what you want The company's success was made possible by the country's rulers, but their support comes at a price.
Usage notes: sometimes used without come: Following the recommendation would have increased teamwork, but at a price.
See also: come, price

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AlfredAL-frəd (English), al-FRED (French), AHL-fret (German, Polish), AHL-frət (Dutch)English, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Polish, Dutch
Ileanie-LEENEnglish (Rare)
Rafferty-English
Phaedrus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Bozho-Medieval Slavic
Ecee-JETurkish