the damage

Idioms  

1. The cost or price of something, as in So what's the damage for this outfit? This seemingly modern slangy phrase, with damage alluding to the harm done to one's pocketbook, was first recorded in 1755.

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the damage

He said there would be investigations into the extent of the damage and losses caused by the fires.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

And despite the Rams’ second drive starting at the Chargers’ 14-yard line, the defense limited the damage to three points.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

"It's really immense and we are still coming to grips with the extent the damage."

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

But his first Administration exempted Canada and Mexico to mitigate the damage to downstream U.S. users in manufacturing and construction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Insurance more than covered the damage, so she wound up with a fixed car and new speakers.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson