What price…?
phrase
Used to ask what someone had to go through or give up in order to achieve something.
He obtained success, but what price did he pay for it?
Often appears as...
- what price did he pay?
- what price should we pay?
phrase
Used to ask about the cost or value of something.
What price is happiness?
Often appears as...
- what price is freedom?
- what price is peace?
phrase
Used to ask what someone had to go through or give up in order to achieve something.
He obtained success, but what price did he pay for it?
Often appears as...
- what price did he pay?
- what price should we pay?
phrase
Used to ask about the cost or value of something.
What price is happiness?
Often appears as...
- what price is freedom?
- what price is peace?
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Implying Sacrifice
Often suggests a negative aspect of achieving something, like a loss or sacrifice.
He won the election, but what price did he pay?
Pro Tip 2/3Rhetorical Question
Sometimes used rhetorically to make someone think, not expecting a direct answer.
She's now famous, but at what price?
Pro Tip 3/3Deep Reflection
Prompts deep thought about the trade-offs or consequences of a choice.
What price will we pay for ignoring climate change?
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