How is the phrase Das hat ein Vermögen gekostet translated from German to English

English translation
It cost an arm and a leg
phrase

Gesagt über etwas sehr Teures.

Said about something that was very expensive.

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  • Die Reparatur hat ein Vermögen gekostet. — The repair cost an arm and a leg.

  • Es hat ein Vermögen gekostet, aber es funktioniert. — It cost an arm and a leg, but it works.

  • Ihre Hochzeit hat ein Vermögen gekostet. — Their wedding cost an arm and a leg.

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