Coûter les yeux de la tête
Example: Ce voyage va coûter les yeux de la tête, mais ça en vaut la peine.
Definition
"Coûter les yeux de la tête" is a French expression meaning something is extremely expensive or costly, often implying that the price is excessively high or burdensome. For example, the phrase describes a purchase or expense that demands a great deal of money.
Etymology
The expression "Coûter les yeux de la tête" literally translates to "cost the eyes of the head." It evokes the idea that something is so costly that it might as well cost one's eyes, highlighting the extreme expense. This vivid metaphor has been used in French for centuries to emphasize high cost.
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To cost a fortune