Phrase guide

at a price

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Given over or conceded only at great expense.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I will give you the secret plans, but at a price.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

Gained at the cost of incurring unwelcome consequences.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Winning the war came at a price.
  • He was grateful for the recognition, even though it was achieved at a price.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: a caro prezzo — requiring a great expense
  • Polish: za wysoką cenę — requiring a great expense
  • Italian: a caro prezzo — gained at the cost of unwelcome consequences
  • Polish: za wysoką cenę — gained at the cost of unwelcome consequences