EN · B2 · idiom

cost an arm and a leg

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kosztować majątek

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cost an arm and a leg

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EN · B2

The Violin Maker's Window

  1. A

    Do you like that violin?

    Podobają ci się te skrzypce?

  2. B

    Yes, but they cost a fortune.

    Tak, ale kosztują majątek.

  3. A

    Shall we ask about a cheaper model?

    Zapytamy o tańszy model?

  4. B

    Yes, I'm looking for something to start with.

    Tak, szukam czegoś na początek.

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Translations

Polishkosztować majątekidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germanein Vermögen kostenidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishcostar un ojo de la caraidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianстоить целое состояниеexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Naprawa dachu kosztowała majątek.

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English

The roof repair cost an arm and a leg.

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German

Die Dachreparatur kostete ein Vermögen.

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Spanish

La reparación del tejado costó un ojo de la cara.

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Russian

Ремонт крыши стоил целое состояние.

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Grammar

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cost an arm and a leg
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