How is the phrase costar un ojo de la cara translated from Spanish to English

English translation
cost an arm and a leg
phrase

Ser carísimo.

To be extremely expensive.

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  • Ese coche costó un ojo de la cara. — That car cost an arm and a leg.

  • Me encantarían esas entradas, pero cuestan un ojo de la cara. — I'd love those tickets, but they cost an arm and a leg.

  • ¿Un portátil decente sigue costando un ojo de la cara? — Does a decent laptop still cost an arm and a leg?

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