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a blessing and a curseSomething that is both a benefit and a burden, or that may seem initially beneficial but also brings unforeseen negative consequencesRate it:

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a boon and a baneSomething that is both a benefit and an affliction.Rate it:

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a boon or a baneSomething that can be either a benefit or an affliction.Rate it:

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a pyrrhic victoryAn apparent victory, but one which is no victory at all, due to the great cost incurred. The phrase comes from the victory won by King Pyrrhus at Asculum in 279BC which cost him many of his best men. After the battle Pyrrhus remarked: "One more such victory and we are finished."Rate it:

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acharnement thérapeutiqueProviding medical care to keep patients alive when there is no hope that it will benefit or cure themRate it:

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at a lossBelow the cost or price of purchase.Rate it:

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Baker's DozenTo get thirteen of any item, for the cost of twelveRate it:

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bang for the buckEfficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.Rate it:

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be out forTo seek or pursue, especially to determinedly pursue something to one's own benefit.Rate it:

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blessing in disguiseA misfortune that has an unexpected benefit.Rate it:

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boon and baneSomething that is both a benefit and an affliction.Rate it:

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boon or baneSomething that can be either a benefit or an affliction.Rate it:

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by hook or crookWe will get it done.. The task at hand will be done regardless of the cost .. or the possibility of needing to steal other peoples things to do so.. Or the fact a need to associate with criminals/crimes may not be 'your' norm.. it will be doneRate it:

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can do withTo need; to want; to be in a position to benefit from.Rate it:

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CBAInitialism of cost-benefit analysis.Rate it:

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cela lui a coûté un argent fou (fam.)That cost him a heap of money.Rate it:

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class warfareThe efforts of levelers promoting a greater financial contribution from the rich for the general benefit of the massesRate it:

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cost a pretty pennyTo be expensive.Rate it:

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Cost an Arm and a LegSomething very expensive and not worth the cost in few casesRate it:

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cost the earthto be a huge expenseRate it:

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cost upto calculate the costs of something.Rate it:

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cosy up toTo form a relationship with some one or some thing for the purpose of obtaining some benefit.Rate it:

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coûte que coûteCost what it may.Rate it:

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coûter bonbonto be expensive, to cost an arm and a legRate it:

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coûter la peau du culto be expensive, cost an arm and a legRate it:

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coûter la peau du dosto cost an arm and a leg: to cost too much, to be very expensiveRate it:

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coûter les yeux de la têteTo cost a small fortune, a fearful lot of money.Rate it:

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coûter les yeux de la têteto cost arm and a leg, to cost the earth: to cost too much, to be very expensiveRate it:

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cuánto cuestaHow much does it cost?Rate it:

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cuánto esHow much does it cost?Rate it:

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double-edged swordA benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but not-so-obvious cost or risk.Rate it:

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double-edged swordA benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but non-obvious cost or risk.Rate it:

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être payé pour savoirTo know a thing to one’s cost.Rate it:

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f** someone overTo exploit somebody in a way which result in an advantage to oneself, at the cost of the other party gaining a considerable disadvantage.Rate it:

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faire bon marché de sa bourseTo say a thing has cost less than it has.Rate it:

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fly like a rockto travel through the air with little or no benefit from aerodynamic liftRate it:

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for the askingWithout making any significant effort; freely; without monetary cost.Rate it:

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free rideAn opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.Rate it:

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fuck someone overto exploit somebody in a way which results in an advantage to oneself, at the cost of the other party gaining a considerable disadvantage.Rate it:

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funere efferri or simply efferri (publice; publico, suo sumptu)to be interred (at the expense of the state, at one's own cost).Rate it:

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gift from aboveA benefit received without being deserved.Rate it:

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give the benefit of the doubtAttribute as true or take the side of someone or statement when there remains missing information or evidence.Rate it:

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go dutchTo pay for one's own food and bills, or split the cost, when eating at a restaurant or going out for entertainment.Rate it:

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hiding to nothingA situation in which victory has little or no value, but defeat has a huge cost.Rate it:

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hill to die onAn issue to pursue with wholehearted conviction and/or single-minded focus, with little or no regard to the cost.Rate it:

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house poorIn financial difficulty because of the excessive cost of owning a house, or because the cost of home ownership forms too high a proportion of household income.Rate it:

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how much do you chargeUsed to ask a professional the monetary cost of his/her services.Rate it:

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how much does it costWhat is its price?, How much money do you want for it?Rate it:

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how much is ithow much does it cost?Rate it:

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if it's the last thing I doAt any cost; for certain; indicates the speaker is determined, resolute in doing something.Rate it:

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