be a bit steep
be a bit steep
1. To be more expensive than was expected or is reasonable. Thirty bucks for two movie tickets and popcorn? That's a bit steep, don't you think?
2. To be unfair, untrue, or unreasonable. I just think it's a bit steep for her to call me lazy, when she knows I've got a medical condition keeping me from working.
See also: bit, steep
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be a bit/rather ˈsteep
(informal) (of a price or a request) be too much; be unreasonable: €6? That seems a bit steep for a small piece of cheese. It’s a bit steep to expect us to work longer hours for no extra money.See also: bit, rather, steep
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be a bit/rather steep
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- a little (bit) steep
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- a little (bit) pricey
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