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

Rolex sells watches, not to the masses, but to those who are willing to forfeit a pretty penny for accessories. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Nowadays, effective anti-aging products tend to cost a pretty penny. — Laura Lu, Parents, 1 July 2026

That being said, good quality sneakers can cost you a pretty penny, so On Cloud shoes aren’t exactly budget-friendly. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

Tickets for any match in any city will cost you a pretty penny at this point in the tournament, but seats for the final will set you back a staggering amount—likely about five figures for Category 1 tickets, according to the New York Times, and that doesn’t even account for travel or lodging. — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026

Rhymes for a pretty penny

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