small fortune
noun
: a surprisingly or unexpectedly large amount of money
They spent a small fortune on redecorating their house.
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But a wardrobe full of the trendy brand would cost a small fortune.
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Dory Zayas, SELF, 11 July 2024
Their goal was twofold: To raise the small fortune necessary to pay for a surrogate.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
Meanwhile, Paramount+ has burned through a small fortune, and Disney+ has racked up $11.4 billion in losses since it was unveiled in 2019.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024
Fortunately, cruising doesn’t have to cost a small fortune, and many budget-conscious travelers may opt to set sail for their next trip.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
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Dory Zayas, SELF, 11 July 2024
Their goal was twofold: To raise the small fortune necessary to pay for a surrogate.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
Meanwhile, Paramount+ has burned through a small fortune, and Disney+ has racked up $11.4 billion in losses since it was unveiled in 2019.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024
Fortunately, cruising doesn’t have to cost a small fortune, and many budget-conscious travelers may opt to set sail for their next trip.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
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“Small fortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20fortune. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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