English phrases to say something is super expensive

In this English Speaking lesson, you will learn to use different phrases to talk about expensive things. People love to talk about money. Even in our daily conversation, we talk about how much we paid for something or we talk about fancy cars, expensive cell phones, vacations and so on. So below are the phrases to talk about things that are high priced.

That’s a bit steep –

This phrase suggests that something is little more expensive.
Example – This dress is a bit steep.

That’s a bit pricey –

This phrase can be used similarly, to talk about things which are a little high priced.
Example – This house is a bit pricey for this neighbourhood.

Cost an arm and leg –

Something which is very expensive.
Example – My new Mercedes car has cost me an arm and leg.

To pay through the nose –

To pay an excessive amount for something
Example – These days one has to pay through nose to eat out in a fancy restaurant.

Exorbitant –

Unreasonably high
Example – Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.

Daylight robbery –

The phrase suggests talking about overcharged or over priced things.
Example – $10 for a glass of juice is daylight robbery.

Break the bank –

Something that is expensive and cost all the money you have in your bank account.
Example – I would love to go to Switzerland but a trip right now would definitely break the bank.

Pay top dollar-

To pay a lot of money for something.
Example – I had to pay top dollar for this Louis Vuitton bag.

Hope these English phrases help you to talk about all the expensive things you come across.