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king's ransom

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a king's ransom
a very large amount of money. She was wearing a diamond necklace which must have been worth a king's ransom. (not used with the)
See also: ransom
a king's ransom
a large amount of money. A visit to one of those amusement parks can cost a king's ransom.
Usage notes: often used with worth or cost, as in the example
See also: ransom
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