an arm and a leg
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He already suspects that “the fancy new computer system that they’ve spent an arm and a leg on” is at fault, and has refused to endorse its figures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2024
Councillor David Romney said he was wary of taking on the responsibility, saying it could end up costing Oakham "an arm and a leg".
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2023
But there may be other items on the list that do not cost an arm and a leg.
From Reuters ● Feb. 21, 2023
This time, in a work well-timed to the world’s inflation crisis, they want to show that it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, either.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 26, 2022
Bet their parents paid an arm and a leg for them, too.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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