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
Ambakoum-Biblical Greek
LibuŠE-Czech
JonquilJAHN-kwilEnglish (Rare)
Ayodele-Western African, Yoruba
Menuha-Hebrew
Felizitasfe-LEE-tsee-tahsGerman