small fortune

noun

: a surprisingly or unexpectedly large amount of money
They spent a small fortune on redecorating their house.

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“Small fortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20fortune. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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