hefty bill
Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words
Suggests a surprisingly or burdensomely large amount.
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- After the emergency surgery, she was shocked by the hefty bill from the hospital.
- We received a hefty bill for the car repairs.
- The car repairs were more extensive than I thought, resulting in a hefty bill.
- The tourists were shocked by the hefty bill at the restaurant.
- We were left with a hefty bill after hosting the wedding reception at the hotel.
- Leaving the air conditioner on resulted in a hefty electricity bill.
- If we don't reduce our energy consumption, we'll face a hefty bill this winter.
- The company faces a hefty tax bill due to the new regulations.
- The company had to pay a hefty bill for legal services during the merger.
- He racked up a hefty bill on his credit card during the vacation.
- He wasn't expecting such a hefty bill for just a few drinks at the rooftop bar.
- University education often comes with a hefty tuition bill.
- The auditors uncovered a series of unpaid, hefty bills that threatened the company's finances.
- The new infrastructure project will result in a hefty bill for taxpayers.
- How can the average family afford such a hefty bill for home renovations?
- They are struggling to pay the hefty medical bill after the surgery.
- Their month-long vacation ended on a sour note when a hefty hotel bill was slipped under their door.
- Renovating the old kitchen left us with a hefty bill.
- She ran up a hefty bill on her credit card while shopping online.
- Don't be surprised by the hefty bill if you order the most expensive wine.