pay through the nose in French
pay through the nose in French is acheter [[à prix d'or]], débourser une fortune, payer bonbon.
pay through the nose in French
acheter [[à prix d'or]]
(idiomatic) To pay an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner. [from 17th c.]
débourser une fortune
(idiomatic) To pay an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner. [from 17th c.]
payer bonbon
(idiomatic) To pay an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner. [from 17th c.]
payer le prix fort
(idiomatic) To pay an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner. [from 17th c.]
payer une fortune
(idiomatic) To pay an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner. [from 17th c.]
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What is "pay through the nose" in French?
"pay through the nose" in French is acheter [[à prix d'or]], débourser une fortune, payer bonbon.
Are there other ways to say "pay through the nose" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "pay through the nose": acheter [[à prix d'or]], débourser une fortune, payer bonbon, payer le prix fort, payer une fortune.
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