costare un occhio della testa
/koˈstaːre un ˈɔkkjo della ˈtɛsta/idiom★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
to cost an arm and a leg; to be very expensive
Questo telefono è costato un occhio della testa!
This phone cost an arm and a leg!
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This idiom is used to express that something is very expensive, often to the point of being considered excessive or unreasonable.
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Related Phrases
costare carophrase
to be expensive
essere a buon mercatophrase
to be cheap
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in informal conversations to express surprise or dismay at the high cost of something.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese