A1
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To be very expensive; to cost a lot of money.
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Cultural Background
Commonly used in daily life, especially when discussing the rising cost of living. Very popular in informal settings to express shock at prices in tourist areas.
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Use it for emphasis
Don't use it for small things; save it for truly expensive items.
Meaning
To be very expensive; to cost a lot of money.
💡
Use it for emphasis
Don't use it for small things; save it for truly expensive items.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Ese televisor me costó un ojo de la ______.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cara
The correct idiom is 'un ojo de la cara'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the phrase.
Choose
A1
Ese televisor me costó un ojo de la ______.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cara
The correct idiom is 'un ojo de la cara'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal.
Related Phrases
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Ser un robo
synonymTo be a rip-off
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