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pay through the nose for something
[pay] through the noseto pay through the nose for something
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to pay an unreasonably high price for something
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IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "pay through the nose" and when to use it?
the idiom "pay through the nose" is believed to be of Scandinavian origin. This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone pays an excessive or exorbitant amount of money for a particular item or service.
例子
They paid through the nose for the concert tickets, but it was worth it for their favorite band.
She realized she had paid through the nose for the designer handbag, which she could have found cheaper elsewhere.
The tourist paid through the nose for the hotel room due to its prime location.
