put at a premium



put something at a premium

to make something available only at an extra cost or through extra effort. The scarcity of fresh vegetables at this time of year puts broccoli at a premium. The high demand for apples puts them at a premium.
See also: premium, put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Atlas['ætləs]
MerrillMER-əlEnglish
Giacobbejah-KOB-beItalian
Anush-Armenian
Achab-Biblical Latin
MaimuMIE-mooEstonian