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

Many investors, especially hedge fund traders, use stop-loss orders to limit the damage to their portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took most of the damage as he conceded 42 off just three overs, with a couple disappearing out of the ground.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Bills do enough to limit the damage Jahmyr Gibbs can do.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Without this protective enzyme, oxidative stress builds inside tumor cells until the damage becomes overwhelming.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

Shamika was next, and she burst into tears when she saw her best friend, saw the end result of the damage they’d done to Wanda’s face and soul.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro