a pretty penny

noun

: a large amount of money

That will cost a pretty penny.

Examples of a pretty penny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But as more people have caught on, prices have climbed, meaning a few claws at a Miami restaurant can now cost a pretty penny. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

Until the legislation is enacted and clearer national guidance is implemented, retailers and states could spend a pretty penny calculating the change ahead. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Collecting Hot Wheels These days, Hot Wheels fetch a pretty penny at online auction sites, especially older models from the first three decades of production. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Although buying a home in Whitefish will cost you a pretty penny, the average home value (around $882,000) is still roughly $1 million less than the average in Big Sky. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for a pretty penny

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