prove expensive
Frequency: 6.515.2 per million words
To turn out to be costly over time or after experience.
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- The renovation project may prove expensive once we discover hidden issues.
- Buying cheap equipment often proves expensive in the long run.
- The legal battle could prove expensive for both parties involved.
- What seemed like a bargain will likely prove expensive due to maintenance costs.
- The company's expansion plans might prove expensive without proper planning.
- This luxury car will definitely prove expensive to maintain over time.
- The medical treatment may prove expensive even with insurance coverage.
- Hiring inexperienced contractors often proves expensive due to mistakes.
- The software upgrade could prove expensive if training is required.
- Delaying regular maintenance will ultimately prove expensive for homeowners.