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

Shortly after the tremor struck, Takaichi put 4,600 personnel on the ground to assist with recovery, and said that teams would work "tirelessly through the night" to assess and monitor the damage in affected areas.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

The Japanese military has mobilised 3,600 personnel for disaster relief operations and sent 20 aircraft to assess the damage from the air, the defence minister said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

She said she has sent government staff to the region to assess the damage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Tadeh Ghazalian, owner of Dialog, was still sizing up the damage to his restaurant the other day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

"Come on now, out with it! If Bruno has broken a window or smashed your spectacles, then I'll pay for the damage, but I'm not budging out of this seat!"

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl