Collocation
high price
an expensive cost; a price that is higher than expected or affordable
Definition
'high price' is a common English collocation. an expensive cost; a price that is higher than expected or affordable
high + price
“They paid a high price for the house because it was in a great neighborhood.”
Examples
- We had to pay a high price for the concert tickets.
- Fresh berries often come with a high price in winter.
- They sold the car at a high price because it was in excellent condition.
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- Living in the city center usually means paying a high price for rent.
- The company paid a high price for rushing the project without proper testing.
- Small businesses can pay a high price when a key supplier suddenly closes.
- He refused to buy it because the high price did not match the quality.
- Tourists sometimes pay a high price for snacks near popular attractions.
- She learned that skipping sleep has a high price the next day at work.
More adjective + nouns
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