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pay over the odds

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pay over the odds  (British & Australian)
to pay more for something than it is really worth (often + for ) It's a nice enough car but I'm sure she paid over the odds for it.
See also: odds, pay
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He said: "We will not be held to ransom and pay over the odds because that is the road to ruin.
Big Mac vow; SOCCER In Brief by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Zoe McLeod, from Consumer Focus, said: "We do have concerns that despite the introduction of these licensing conditions, consumers who pay by cash or by cheque continue to pay over the odds.
Paying more for cash by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Paul Brant, deputy Labour leader, said: "The council seems to have agreed to pay over the odds for basic road bay marking and associated services.
pounds 2,500 bill for parking space in city by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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