a small fortune

small fortune

A large amount of money. I had to spend a small fortune to get my car repaired after the transmission started slipping.
See also: fortune, small
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a small fortune

COMMON A small fortune is a very large amount of money. For almost two years, Hawkins made a small fortune running a drugstore. Sharon didn't know much about antiques, but the lamps alone were probably worth a small fortune.
See also: fortune, small
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a small fortune

a large amount of money. informal
See also: fortune, small
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a ˌsmall ˈfortune

(informal) a lot of money: This house cost hardly anything when we bought it, but now it’s worth a small fortune.
See also: fortune, small
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • small fortune
  • come into a (small) fortune
  • lucky at cards, unlucky in love
  • every flow has its ebb
  • every flow must have its ebb
  • all (one's) Christmases have come at once
  • do something for luck
  • (as) sure as shooting
  • a streak of (good) luck
  • a string of (good) luck