cost a small fortune

I really felt she had gone too far; the book must have cost a small fortune.

He knew the wine was good; it had cost a small fortune.

Today a chest like this costs a small fortune if you can find one.

It would cost a small fortune for no tangible benefit.

I have heard that the white plume on it cost a small fortune.

Just to get there will cost a small fortune.

These must have cost a small fortune, and you look ridiculous!"

These consultations, which would normally cost a small fortune, are free.

It certainly must be costing a small fortune, money which all concerned would rather see spent on patient care.

Cost a small fortune to install, and I'm not sure it's more than cosmetic.

In winter, this dish would not only seem exotic but also cost a small fortune.

The furnishings and equipment here must have cost a small fortune."

It's early on a Saturday morning and it would cost a small fortune to go to an emergency clinic.

The outfit for a modern daily will cost a small fortune."

We had just as much fun from them, perhaps even more, than modern children have with toys costing a small fortune.

It's probably got some pretentious name and cost a small fortune."

"Heavens, no, that would cost a small fortune, and I was told to put it down to expenses."

If these were genuine - as they certainly appeared to be - their transportation from Earth had cost a small fortune.

Her cloak had cost a small fortune in an exclusive European shop.

Rooms in a big city can cost a small fortune - especially when extras like taxes are considered.

"My God, this must have cost a small fortune."

My last long-haul flight back to Australia cost a small fortune.

So it had all been true; this "gaming helmet" must have cost a small fortune.

It had cost a small fortune to ship those books to Venus, yet they were of "no intrinsic value."

Why, this track and the overhead trolley equipment is going to cost a small fortune.