How is the phrase Ça a coûté les yeux de la tête translated from French to English

English translation
It cost an arm and a leg
phrase

Se dit d'une chose très chère.

Said about something that was very expensive.

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  • La réparation a coûté les yeux de la tête. — The repair cost an arm and a leg.

  • Ça a coûté les yeux de la tête, mais ça marche. — It cost an arm and a leg, but it works.

  • Leur mariage a coûté les yeux de la tête. — Their wedding cost an arm and a leg.

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