It will cost you

phrase

You will have to spend money to obtain or achieve something.

If you want a faster computer, it will cost you more.
Visual representation of "it will cost you" - You will have to spend money to obtain or achieve something.

Often appears as...

  • it will cost you more
  • it will cost you less
phrase

There will be negative consequences or drawbacks as a result of a decision or action.

If you don't study for the exam, it will cost you your grade.
Visual representation of "it will cost you" - There will be negative consequences or drawbacks as a result of a decision or action.

Often appears as...

  • it will cost you your job
  • it will cost you your time

Usage tips

Warning

phrase

You will have to spend money to obtain or achieve something.

If you want a faster computer, it will cost you more.
Visual representation of "it will cost you" - You will have to spend money to obtain or achieve something.

Often appears as...

  • it will cost you more
  • it will cost you less
phrase

There will be negative consequences or drawbacks as a result of a decision or action.

If you don't study for the exam, it will cost you your grade.
Visual representation of "it will cost you" - There will be negative consequences or drawbacks as a result of a decision or action.

Often appears as...

  • it will cost you your job
  • it will cost you your time

Usage tips

Warning

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "it will cost you"
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Literal Meaning

Understand that 'it will cost you' refers to actual spending, often discussing prices or expenses directly.

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A new camera lens? It will cost you a few hundred dollars.
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Amount Variation

It implies varying amounts can be spent, from 'more' for better quality to 'less' during sales.

Illustration for Amount Variation
Opting for the leather seats will cost you extra.
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Comparative Decisions

Used when comparing choices, highlighting that some options are more expensive than others.

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Imported goods will cost you more than local products.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literal Meaning

Understand that 'it will cost you' refers to actual spending, often discussing prices or expenses directly.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
A new camera lens? It will cost you a few hundred dollars.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Amount Variation

It implies varying amounts can be spent, from 'more' for better quality to 'less' during sales.

Illustration for Amount Variation
Opting for the leather seats will cost you extra.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Comparative Decisions

Used when comparing choices, highlighting that some options are more expensive than others.

Illustration for Comparative Decisions
Imported goods will cost you more than local products.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literal Meaning

Understand that 'it will cost you' refers to actual spending, often discussing prices or expenses directly.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
A new camera lens? It will cost you a few hundred dollars.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Amount Variation

It implies varying amounts can be spent, from 'more' for better quality to 'less' during sales.

Illustration for Amount Variation
Opting for the leather seats will cost you extra.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Comparative Decisions

Used when comparing choices, highlighting that some options are more expensive than others.

Illustration for Comparative Decisions
Imported goods will cost you more than local products.
Visual representation of the word "It will cost you"

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