English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "costing us a lot of money" Mean?
Learn what "costing us a lot of money" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Neutral
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Complain
Costing us a lot of money!
It means the speaker is pointing out that something is financially expensive or wasteful.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone complains that a situation is costing too much money.
Usage Scenario
Use this in work or everyday discussions about expenses. It can sound like a complaint or criticism depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
1
It's costing us a lot of money!
2
It costs us a lot of money!
3
This is costing us too much.
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