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What does the phrase you will pay through nose for that mean?

The phrase "you will pay through the nose for that" means you will have to pay a very high price for something. It implies that the cost will be exorbitant or significantly more than what is considered reasonable or fair.

Here's a breakdown of the idiom:

* "Pay through the nose": This is a figurative expression that suggests paying an excessive amount of money.

* "For that": This refers to the specific item or service being acquired.

Examples:

* "If you want to buy tickets to that concert last minute, you'll pay through the nose."

* "Don't expect to get a good deal on a car in this market; you'll pay through the nose."

* "We had to pay through the nose for that flight because we booked it at the last minute."

The idiom suggests that the price is so high it feels like a painful, unpleasant experience, similar to the feeling of having your nose pinched or squeezed.

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