English idiom

to the tune of

Register · Neutral CEFR B2

Post

Figurative meaning

amounting to a stated, usually substantial, quantity or sum

Word picture

A stated amount is pictured as the tune to which an event or transaction proceeds.

Example

“The storm caused damage to the tune of two million dollars.”

Dictionary details

Component words

tune

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

cost the earth

to be extraordinarily expensive

a rip-off

Something that is far too expensive for what it is.

bang for your buck

the value or impact you get for the money or effort spent

cost an arm and a leg

To be extremely expensive.

every last

all members or items in a group, with no exceptions at all

live it up

to celebrate or indulge freely, usually by spending more than usual

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

External links

markdown