at the expense of

phrase

: 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

Millions of Americans are facing the demands of supporting both children and aging parents, often at the expense of savings, careers, and long-term plans. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

But relentless overoptimization at the expense of other areas of life persist in the health and wellness spaces online and the real world. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Advertisement Traditionally, Japan’s work culture has rewarded self-sacrifice and long hours at work, at times at the expense of employee health and family life. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 July 2026

The hardest part, however, is to ignore the part that’s right in front of your face, begging you to pay attention to it at the expense of everything else. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for at the expense of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove