cost the earth



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cost the earth

To be exorbitant or burdensome in expense. A: "Your new car looks pretty slick!" B: "I should hope so, it cost the earth!" All these new taxes and service charges are going to cost the earth.
See also: cost, earth

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Danny['dæni]
AbielAY-bee-əl (English)Biblical
VernVURNEnglish
Sylvanasil-VAN-ə (English)Various
Theresatə-REE-sə (English), tə-RAY-zə (English), te-RE-zah (German)English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Funk[fʌŋk]