cost a pretty penny in English
was quite expensive
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1. 21 That house must have cost a pretty penny.
2. A quality pair of leggings can cost a pretty penny nowadays, but luckily a major Bandier sale just kicked off, so you can drop what you’re doing and start filling your cart with some of the best