over the odds
over the odds
Above or beyond what is considered standard, normal, or acceptable. Used especially in reference to how much something costs. Primarily heard in UK. It has come to light that hospitals have been spending over the odds for everyday equipment and supplies that would cost a private citizen far less. In order to get the construction work done in time, the local council has paid over the odds to bring extra engineers, contractors, and workers on board.
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over the odds
above what is generally considered acceptable, especially for a price. BritishFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
over the ˈodds
(informal) more than the usual price: He paid over the odds for that bike and now he’s regretting it.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
- (something) is one thing, (something else) is (quite) another
- it's one thing to (do sth), it's another thing to (do sth else)
- it's one thing to (do sth), it's quite another to (do sth else)
- it's one thing to do A, it's another to do B
- it's one thing to (do something), it's another to (do something else)
- in step
- in step with (someone or something)
- be in step (with someone or something)
- get in(to) step (with someone or something)
- koshe