put a price tag on

phrase

: to say how important or valuable something is
usually used in negative statements to say that something is extremely important and valuable
You can't put a price tag on the safety of our children.

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And while that level of convenience can be hard to put a price tag on, nightly rates can easily climb into the $700 to $1,200 range, especially during peak travel periods. Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Trump, in other words, has repeatedly demonstrated his willingness to put a price tag on American security concerns. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2025 Trump did not put a price tag on the cost of the arch. Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 Duffy is asking Congress to support a plan for a brand-new air traffic control system but has not put a price tag on it. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for put a price tag on

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“Put a price tag on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20a%20price%20tag%20on. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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