costar el oro y el moro

(v.) = cost + the earth, cost + an arm and a leg, cost + a pretty penny, cost + a fortune

Ex. The article is entitled 'Athena: a Windows-based library system that does not cost the earth'.

Ex. Mishaps can cost an arm and a leg without insurance cover.

Ex. In particular, site mirroring can cost a pretty penny because it essentially duplicates a company's network architecture and needs.

Ex. Cheese on the other hand costs a fortune even if you make it yourself, unless you own a goat or a cow.

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(v.) = cost + the earth, cost + an arm and a leg, cost + a pretty penny, cost + a fortune

Ex: The article is entitled 'Athena: a Windows-based library system that does not cost the earth'.

Ex: Mishaps can cost an arm and a leg without insurance cover.

Ex: In particular, site mirroring can cost a pretty penny because it essentially duplicates a company's network architecture and needs.

Ex: Cheese on the other hand costs a fortune even if you make it yourself, unless you own a goat or a cow.