English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "it's a small" in English
Learn useful ways to say "it's a small" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
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It's a small price to pay for an inn like this.
It means the speaker thinks the sacrifice is minor compared with the benefit.
From The Winter Veil, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone justifies a sacrifice or compromise by saying the benefit is worth the cost.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to argue that a downside is acceptable because the result matters more. It can sound dismissive if the other person sees the cost as serious.
Better ways to say it
1
It's a small price to pay.
2
That's a small price to pay.
3
The cost is worth it.
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