small fortune

noun

: a surprisingly or unexpectedly large amount of money

They spent a small fortune on redecorating their house.

Examples of small fortune in a Sentence

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Price seems of little consequence to those restaurateurs and chefs who believe New Yorkers are willing to spend a small fortune for long tasting and omakase menus, like the eight courses for $210 (without wine) at Cove or the $295 menu for Korean fare at Hwaro. —John Mariani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

But in order to protect his investment from poachers, Hume was spending a small fortune on security every month. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025

While no tour reservations are needed, there are some rules for buying this small fortune in liquid form. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025

If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point. —Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025

Rhymes for small fortune

• misfortune