Spanish (Castilian) · B2 general

Costar un ojo de la cara

Literally: "To cost an eye of the face"

To cost an arm and a leg

Example

Este móvil me costó un ojo de la cara, pero es el mejor que he tenido.

This phone cost me an arm and a leg, but it’s the best I’ve ever had.

Pip says

Use this when something is ridiculously expensive—like buying a golden lingonberry! 💰🍇

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