count the cost

To realize the negative impact that something has had; to assess the consequences. I ignored my foot injury because I didn't think it was serious, but I'm definitely counting the cost now that I need surgery.

See also: cost, count

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

count the cost

mainly BRITISH

COMMON If you count the cost of something damaging or harmful, you consider the extent of the damage or harm that has been done. Meanwhile, the government has been counting the cost of this disastrous campaign. The central government is today counting the political cost of the dispute which has already prompted the resignation of one minister.

See also: cost, count

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

count the cost

calculate the consequences of something, typically a careless or foolish action.

2004 The Mercury (Hobart) Aaron Mauger is on standby as the All Blacks count the cost of Saturday's loss.

See also: cost, count

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

count the ˈcost

1 consider carefully what the risks or disadvantages may be before you do something: The job was attractive financially, but when I counted the cost in terms of separation from my family and friends, I decided not to take it.
2 feel the bad effects of a mistake, an accident, etc: We made a big mistake when we bought that old car, and we’re still counting the cost — it breaks down almost every week!

See also: cost, count

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

nothing to sneeze at
nothing to sniff at
nothing to be sneezed at
nothing to be sniffed at
and the band played on
band
get the silent treatment
give somebody/get the silent treatment
drop off the radar
fall off the radar

References in classic literature

"Now I saw, though too late, the Folly of beginning a Work before we count the Cost, and before we judge rightly of our own Strength to go through with it."

There I have sat helpless (in spite of my abilities) ever since; seeing what Robinson Crusoe saw, as quoted above--namely, the folly of beginning a work before we count the cost, and before we judge rightly of our own strength to go through with it.

The Moonstone

"I'm not a show, Aunty, and no one is coming to stare at me, to criticize my dress, or count the cost of my luncheon.

Little Women

"Count the cost! Your brain may, as you say, be roused and excited, but it is a pathological and morbid process, which involves increased tissue-change and may at last leave a permanent weakness.

Sign of the Four

This grieved me heartily; and now I saw, though too late, the folly of beginning a work before we count the cost, and before we judge rightly of our own strength to go through with it.

Robinson Crusoe

She was of those who do not know how to heal themselves, of those who are too much aware of their heart, who, neither cowardly nor selfish, look passionately at its wounds--and count the cost.

Under Western Eyes

It's the same story every year - towns and villages prepare for the annual flooding, traders count the cost of the devastation and the cycle continues.

High time for storm solutions

Deputy Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said the overall government's primary surplus - which does not count the cost of paying interest on existing debt - is expected to be 812 million euros ($1.1 billion).

Greece to Reach Key Budget Target for 2013

BERWICK have been left to count the cost of injuries following their first three pre-season friendlies.

Costly defeat; FOOTBALL SHORTS BERWICK RANGERS

PROFITS at energy giant BP fell 18 per cent last year as it continued to count the cost of the fatal Gulf of Mexico oil platform explosion in 2010.

BP's profits fall following oil explosion

GLAMORGAN have been left to count the cost of the weather which threatened to ruin the second ever Test match in Wales.

Testing times for Glamorgan after match washout

In most cases these are not retrieved and the people they have taken them from are left to count the cost.

Make thieves pay; MAILBAG

COMMUTERS will soon be able to count the cost of their journeys.

Travel saver

But, in my book, anybody serving up too much poor fare too often is eventually going to count the cost.

CHATROOM; The best of your emails and texts

Paul Whelan's second-placed hosts, who would have closed up on leaders Llandudno had they won, were left to count the cost of several missed chances.

Football: Glantraeth 0 Flint Town 1

词组	count the cost
释义	count the cost count the cost To realize the negative impact that something has had; to assess the consequences. I ignored my foot injury because I didn't think it was serious, but I'm definitely counting the cost now that I need surgery. See also: cost, count Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. count the cost mainly BRITISH COMMON If you count the cost of something damaging or harmful, you consider the extent of the damage or harm that has been done. Meanwhile, the government has been counting the cost of this disastrous campaign. The central government is today counting the political cost of the dispute which has already prompted the resignation of one minister. See also: cost, count Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. count the cost calculate the consequences of something, typically a careless or foolish action. 2004 The Mercury (Hobart) Aaron Mauger is on standby as the All Blacks count the cost of Saturday's loss. See also: cost, count Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary count the ˈcost 1 consider carefully what the risks or disadvantages may be before you do something: The job was attractive financially, but when I counted the cost in terms of separation from my family and friends, I decided not to take it. 2 feel the bad effects of a mistake, an accident, etc: We made a big mistake when we bought that old car, and we’re still counting the cost — it breaks down almost every week! See also: cost, count Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: nothing to sneeze at nothing to sniff at nothing to be sneezed at nothing to be sniffed at and the band played on band get the silent treatment give somebody/get the silent treatment drop off the radar fall off the radar References in classic literature "Now I saw, though too late, the Folly of beginning a Work before we count the Cost, and before we judge rightly of our own Strength to go through with it." There I have sat helpless (in spite of my abilities) ever since; seeing what Robinson Crusoe saw, as quoted above--namely, the folly of beginning a work before we count the cost, and before we judge rightly of our own strength to go through with it. The Moonstone "I'm not a show, Aunty, and no one is coming to stare at me, to criticize my dress, or count the cost of my luncheon. Little Women "Count the cost! Your brain may, as you say, be roused and excited, but it is a pathological and morbid process, which involves increased tissue-change and may at last leave a permanent weakness. Sign of the Four This grieved me heartily; and now I saw, though too late, the folly of beginning a work before we count the cost, and before we judge rightly of our own strength to go through with it. Robinson Crusoe She was of those who do not know how to heal themselves, of those who are too much aware of their heart, who, neither cowardly nor selfish, look passionately at its wounds--and count the cost. Under Western Eyes It's the same story every year - towns and villages prepare for the annual flooding, traders count the cost of the devastation and the cycle continues. High time for storm solutions Deputy Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said the overall government's primary surplus - which does not count the cost of paying interest on existing debt - is expected to be 812 million euros ($1.1 billion). Greece to Reach Key Budget Target for 2013 BERWICK have been left to count the cost of injuries following their first three pre-season friendlies. Costly defeat; FOOTBALL SHORTS BERWICK RANGERS PROFITS at energy giant BP fell 18 per cent last year as it continued to count the cost of the fatal Gulf of Mexico oil platform explosion in 2010. BP's profits fall following oil explosion GLAMORGAN have been left to count the cost of the weather which threatened to ruin the second ever Test match in Wales. Testing times for Glamorgan after match washout In most cases these are not retrieved and the people they have taken them from are left to count the cost. Make thieves pay; MAILBAG COMMUTERS will soon be able to count the cost of their journeys. Travel saver But, in my book, anybody serving up too much poor fare too often is eventually going to count the cost. CHATROOM; The best of your emails and texts Paul Whelan's second-placed hosts, who would have closed up on leaders Llandudno had they won, were left to count the cost of several missed chances. Football: Glantraeth 0 Flint Town 1
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