be expensive

Frequency: 9.5250.0 per million words

Used to state the fact of having a high cost.

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Examples (10)

  • That designer handbag is very expensive.
  • The tickets for the concert were surprisingly expensive.
  • Renovating the entire house will be extremely expensive.
  • Living in the city has been more expensive than I expected.
  • Is it always so expensive to eat out in this area?
  • It would be less expensive if we bought the materials in bulk.
  • Organic food can be quite expensive, but it's healthier.
  • Maintaining a vintage car is notoriously expensive.
  • To fly first class is prohibitively expensive for most people.
  • While this model is more expensive, its features justify the price.