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the damage

Idioms

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.

Example Sentences

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Crews are now assessing the damage to this ecological and cultural oasis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Despite the damage, "all persons were accounted for and no injuries were reported", a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They have no server business to offset the damage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

After welcoming the pope on Saturday, Spanish King Felipe VI hailed his "clarity and firmness" on the issue, saying they were "essential in the process of healing and reparation of the damage inflicted".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But it was too late to undo the damage.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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