at the expense of

idiom

: in a way that harms (something or someone)

Malls flourished at the expense of small stores downtown.

He argues that the tax cut will benefit the rich at the expense of the poor.

Examples of at the expense of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in the current climate of state malfeasance, poverty, and violence, many South Africans fear that precious resources and attention have been diverted to the G-20 at the expense of ordinary South Africans. —Zanele Mji, Time, 21 Nov. 2025

India’s constitution guarantees freedom of religion, although some critics argue that religious freedoms have been eroded under the BJP at the expense of non-Hindu minorities. —Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025

Peacock is additive to the Sunday night window, whereas locking TNF behind a paywall has helped boost share among adults 18-34 at the expense of a more robust crowd of fans 50 and up. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2025

Sanders, known for his active role in pushing socialist-style policies in the left-wing faction of the Democratic Party, also expressed concerns that, without proper management, AI will be another tool that powerful corporations will wield at the expense of workers. —Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for at the expense of

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• glove
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• hereinabove