idiom
pay through the nose
PAY throo thuh NOHZ
peɪ θruː ðə noʊzListen
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Syllable breakdown
paythroughthenose
Dictionary meaning
To pay far more than something is worth.
Examples
- Fans paid through the nose for resale tickets.
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