small fortune
noun
: a surprisingly or unexpectedly large amount of money
They spent a small fortune on redecorating their house.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Trump has made a small fortune in cryptocurrency after all, where AI’s swift decisions in volatile crypto trading can reap big profits.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
In aggregate, those groups spent a small fortune.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Tracking down original hardware and cartridges can cost a small fortune.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Small fortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20fortune. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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