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hold the purse strings
Neutral · CEFR B2
to control a budget and decide how money may be spent
a rip-off
Informal · CEFR B1
Something that is far too expensive for what it is.
ballpark figure
Informal · CEFR B1
a rough estimate, not an exact number
cost an arm and a leg
Informal · CEFR B1
To be extremely expensive.
cut your losses
Neutral · CEFR B1
to stop investing in a failing venture in order to avoid further loss
in a tight spot
Informal · CEFR B1
in a difficult or dangerous situation
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