cost money

idiom

informal
: to be expensive
New equipment costs money.

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Developers know that each download of their app exposes them to potential risk – undetected bugs cost money to fix, undermine confidence in the product, and can drive reputational harm. David Prosser, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 Being properly insured – and also taking steps to mitigate damage from severe weather – can cost money now, Schneyer said, but the savings down the road in case of damage, not to mention the peace of mind, should offset those expenses. Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 8 July 2025 Finally, holding a special election would cost money that the state does not have since its 2025-2026 budget had to already paper over a $11.8-billion deficit. Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 28 July 2025 And to state the obvious, all these things cost money. Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cost money

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“Cost money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20money. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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