at one's expense

Định nghĩa và ý nghĩa của "at one's expense"trong tiếng Anh

at one's expense
01

used to say who has paid for something

at {one's} expense definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
example
Các ví dụ
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
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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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