Saying something is expensive - Advanced (2024)

10 expressions to Use In Speaking And Writing:

1. That's a bit steep.
2. That's a bit pricey.
3. You paid a bit over the odds.
4. That's a bit on the dear side
5. It cost me an arm and a leg.
6. You're paying through the nose
7. That's exorbitant
8. It cost a fortune.
9. That's daylight robbery.
10. They must have seen you coming

How To Use These Phrases In Your English:

1. Phrases 1, 2 and 3 suggest that something is a little more expensive than it should be.
2. Phrase 4 is slightly less strong than the first three.
3. Phrase 5 suggests that something was very expensive but not necessarily too much.
4. Phrases 6, 7 and 8 suggest that something costs a lot of money and is unfairly priced.
5. Phrase 9 suggests that the seller was dishonest to sell something for such a high price.
6. Phrase 10 suggests that the buyer was stupid to pay such a high price for something.