pay a heavy price for sth

pay a heavy price for sth
pay a heavy price (for sth)
to be in a very difficult situation because of a mistake or bad decision that has been made: »

If we reject the deal, we will pay a heavy price in terms of trade, jobs, and investment.

Main Entry: heavy

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • pay a heavy price — (for sth) ► to be in a very difficult situation because of a mistake or bad decision that has been made: »If we reject the deal, we will pay a heavy price in terms of trade, jobs, and investment. Main Entry: ↑heavy …   Financial and business terms

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  • charge — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 price asked for sth ADJECTIVE ▪ heavy, high ▪ nominal, reasonable, small ▪ minimum ▪ fixed …   Collocations dictionary

  • Trade — A verbal (or electronic) transaction involving one party buying a security from another party. Once a trade is consummated, it is considered done or final. Settlement occurs 1 5 business days later. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * ▪ I …   Financial and business terms

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