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the damage

noun

informal
: the amount of money that something costs
"What's the damage?" he asked, pulling out his wallet.

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“The damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20damage. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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