small fortune

noun

: a surprisingly or unexpectedly large amount of money

They spent a small fortune on redecorating their house.

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Lodging books early, prices surge, rental cars run out, and those who fail to plan in advance are often left high and dry—or forced to spend a small fortune. —Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024

Instead, the Des Moines lottery player kept scratching her ticket — uncovering a small fortune. —Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024

Why did the Burbank Democrat spend a small fortune boosting Garvey’s name recognition and blanketing the airwaves with ads that touted the former first baseman’s conservative credentials? —David Daley, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024

To be able to afford the fees is a pipe dream for most families in Gaza, living in poverty, and a small fortune even for well-to-do Palestinians who have fled their homes and struggle to obtain basic necessities during the war. —Daniel Estrin, NPR, 2 Mar. 2024

Shelton said working with an attorney to push an eviction through the court system will take months and cost a small fortune in legal fees and lost rent. —Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024

Chowdhury had made a small fortune through his position in Neutronics. —Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 6 Feb. 2024

But after spending a small fortune to upgrade an offensive line that surrendered 52 sacks over 17 games, watching tailback Javonte Williams look run down, and wondering if 2020 first-round draft choice Jerry Jeudy will ever be all that, are the Broncos any closer to championship contention? —Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2024

Elsewhere in the specialty marketplace, Searchlight enjoyed a milestone as Oscar hopeful Poor Things crossed the $20.4 million mark, a veritable small fortune for an indie film these days. —Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2024