Korean Dictionary

How to say “Cost an Arm and a Leg” in Korean

엄청나게 비싸다

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Usage & Context

Costing an arm and a leg means something is very expensive. This concept is well understood in Korean where informal expressions for high prices are frequently used.

Example Sentence

그 명품 가방은 엄청나게 비싸서 살 수가 없어요.

That luxury bag costs an arm and a leg so I cannot buy it.

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