at one's expense

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at one's expense
01

(birinin) parasıyla

used to say who has paid for something
at {one's} expense definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
example
Örnekler
The document was printed at the taxpayer's expense.
The tour is free, but all meals are at your own expense.
02

birini küçük düşürerek

(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
Örnekler
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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