the damage

Idioms

The cost or price of something, as in So what's the damage for this outfit? This seemingly modern slangy phrase, with damage alluding to the harm done to one's pocketbook, was first recorded in 1755.

Example Sentences

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However, the damage done by Iranian drones is a warning of the potential disruption to oil markets.

From Barron's

Some of the damage to civilian infrastructure in the Gulf states is accidental - resulting from debris falling from intercepted missiles.

From BBC

"There is no indication of its intentions. At the moment it is stretched thin, busy defending the country and trying to limit the damage," he added.

From Barron's

However, it is the damage caused to the machines that is the talk of a town where about a quarter of the 8,000 residents are aged 65 and over.

From BBC

The Japanese Robatakan restaurant posted a photograph on its Instagram page of the damage caused and expressed its "closeness to all those involved".

From Barron's

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