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
Toril-Norwegian
Merve-Turkish
Mikimee-keeJapanese
Maldwyn-Welsh
Ableson['eiblsn]
Ladonnalə-DAHN-əAfrican American