cost (someone) dearly

To cause dire, harmful, or problematic consequences for someone, especially regarding a foolish action or a mistake. Drinking all night before his final exams is going to cost him dearly. That late penalty could cost them dearly, as it now puts their opponents within range to tie the game.

词组	cost (someone) dearly
释义	cost (someone) dearly cost (someone) dearly To cause dire, harmful, or problematic consequences for someone, especially regarding a foolish action or a mistake. Drinking all night before his final exams is going to cost him dearly. That late penalty could cost them dearly, as it now puts their opponents within range to tie the game. See also: cost, dearly Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: dearly lifeline throw (one) a lifeline throw a lifeline to throw a lifeline to (someone) bear with bear with (someone or something) bear with me pull the rug from under pull the rug out
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