at one's expense

Definice a význam slova „at one's expense“ v angličtině

at one's expense
01

used to say who has paid for something

at {one's} expense definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
example
Příklady
The document was printed at the taxpayer's expense.
The tour is free, but all meals are at your own expense.
02

(particularly of a joke) in a way that causes harm to someone or makes them embarrassed

at {one's} expense definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
example
Příklady
He told a joke at her expense, which left her feeling humiliated in front of the entire group.
Making fun of his appearance during the presentation was completely uncalled for and hurtful — it was humor at his expense.
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