What price…?

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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?
Visual representation of "what price…?" - Used to ask what someone had to go through or give up in order to achieve something.

Often appears as...

  • what price did he pay?
  • what price should we pay?
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Implying Sacrifice

Often suggests a negative aspect of achieving something, like a loss or sacrifice.

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He won the election, but what price did he pay?
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Rhetorical Question

Sometimes used rhetorically to make someone think, not expecting a direct answer.

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She's now famous, but at what price?
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Deep Reflection

Prompts deep thought about the trade-offs or consequences of a choice.

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What price will we pay for ignoring climate change?
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