at one's expense

“at one's expense”的英语定义和含义

at one's expense
01

used to say who has paid for something

at {one's} expense definition and meaning
Idiom
例子
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
Disapproving
Idiom
例子
Making fun of his appearance during the presentation was completely uncalled for and hurtful — it was humor at his expense.
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