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
Alborz-Persian
Kazimierakah-zee-MYE-rahPolish
Taskill-Scottish
Addie['ædi]
BarnabÉ-French
Iakopa-Hawaiian