not come cheap

Frequency: 6.810.1 per million words

Used idiomatically to say that something is expensive.

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Examples (10)

  • Shoes like that don't come cheap.
  • A top-tier legal defense doesn't come cheap.
  • Be warned, a custom-built gaming PC won't come cheap.
  • The antique furniture we bought at the auction didn't come cheap.
  • Success in this industry doesn't come cheap; it demands sacrifice.
  • Living downtown is convenient, but it doesn't come cheap.
  • Quality craftsmanship is rare, and it certainly doesn't come cheap.
  • Getting a pilot's license is a dream for many, but it doesn't come cheap.
  • He learned the hard way that such advanced medical treatments don't come cheap.
  • Premium organic produce doesn't come cheap, but it's worth the price for our health.