How is the phrase Custou os olhos da cara translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
It cost an arm and a leg
phrase

Dito sobre algo caríssimo.

Said about something that was very expensive.

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  • A reparação custou os olhos da cara. — The repair cost an arm and a leg.

  • Custou os olhos da cara, mas funciona. — It cost an arm and a leg, but it works.

  • O casamento deles custou os olhos da cara. — Their wedding cost an arm and a leg.

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