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at one's expense
01
pagato da un certo
used to say who has paid for something
Idiom
Esempi
The document was printed at the taxpayer's expense.
The tour is free, but all meals are at your own expense.
02
usare in uno scherzo sull'uomo
(particularly of a joke) in a way that causes harm to someone or makes them embarrassed
DisapprovingIdiomEsempi
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.
