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

Aware of the damage that Thomas could inflict on her young career, Hill was determined to do what she could to salvage an extraordinary legal opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times ● 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

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

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

The length of the outage indicates the damage was severe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Still howling, Bull was trying to remove his shoe to survey the damage.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy