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
Nadziejanah-JAY-ahPolish
IgorEE-gər (Russian), EE-gawr (Polish)Russian, Polish, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian
SlavomÍR-Czech, Slovak
Ender-Turkish
Finnbarr-Irish
WestonWES-tənEnglish