Pengertian Cost a Fortune
Cost a (small) fortune adalah phrase (frasa Bahasa Inggris) yang bermakna “to cost a lot of money” (menghabiskan banyak uang; sangat mahal). Fortune pada frasa ini merupakan countable noun yang bermakna “a large amount of money; a lot of money” (sejumlah besar uang). Frasa ini bersifat informal.
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Lihat juga:
- cut ties
- the best (something) that money can buy
- there’s no such thing/person
- wear your heart on your sleeve
- worth/worthwhile
- so to speak
- right off the bat
- run a mile
- on second thought
- no harm done
Contoh Kalimat Cost a Fortune dan Artinya
- It cost a fortune to get the computer repaired.
(Memperbaiki komputer itu menghabiskan banyak uang.) - A: The car looks really expensive. B: Yes, It cost a fortune.
(Mobil itu kelihatannya sangat mahal. Ya, itu harganya sangat mahal.) - It would cost a small fortune to build a home like that.
(Membangun rumah seperti itu akan menghabiskan banyak uang.) - Traveling during peak holiday seasons can cost a fortune, so many people prefer to plan their trips during off-peak times.
(Bepergian saat puncak musim liburan bisa menghabiskan banyak biaya, sehingga banyak orang lebih memilih merencanakan perjalanan mereka di luar waktu itu.) - Customizing a dream home to meet specific preferences and requirements can often cost a fortune, but homeowners see it as an investment in their comfort and satisfaction.
(Menyesuaikan rumah impian untuk memenuhi preferensi dan kebutuhan seringkali membutuhkan banyak biaya, namun pemilik rumah melihatnya sebagai investasi dalam kenyamanan dan kepuasan mereka.)
Lihat juga:
Take for Granted (Phrase): Pengertian dan Contoh Kalimat- From the Get-Go (Phrase): Pengertian dan Contoh Kalimat Bahasa Inggris
- In No Uncertain Terms: Pengertian dan Contoh Kalimat Bahasa Inggris
- Through Thick and Thin (Phrase): Pengertian dan Contoh Kalimat
- Have/Get Cold Feet (Phrase): Pengertian dan Contoh Kalimat
References:
- cost a fortune – definition and synonyms. https://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/cost-a-fortune. Accessed on July 22, 2018.
- Meaning of “a small fortune” in the English Dictionary. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/a-small-fortune. Accessed on July 22, 2018.
- Meaning of “cost an arm and a leg/a small fortune” in the English Dictionary. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cost-an-arm-and-a-leg-a-small-fortune. Accessed on July 22, 2018.
- Definition of fortune noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/fortune. Accessed on July 22, 2018.
- Fortune. https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/fortune. Accessed on July 22, 2018.