King's ransom In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "king's ransom", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Regina Tuyen Le

2021-10-13 05:10

Meaning of King's ransom

Synonyms:

cost an arm and a leg , top dollar , packet , top whack , large sum of money , big money

King's ransom British noun phrase

A huge sum of money

Her enormous diamond necklace must cost a king's ransom.

Customers are willing to pay a king's ransom for excellent service.

Many wealthy people are happy to pay a king's ransom for staying one night on that luxury ship.

I spent a king's ransom buying the latest smartphone.

Other phrases about:

to pinch pennies

save as much money as possible

a golden key can open any door

Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)

put the bite on (one)

Used to say that someone attempts to get money from you.

a light purse makes a heavy heart

Feeling worried about finance.

earn a/your crust

To do work of any kind to earn a living

Grammar and Usage of King's ransom

Noun Forms

a king's ransom

Origin of King's ransom

This idiom originated in the early Middle Ages, it referred to a specific quantity- the sum required to liberate a king who was imprisoned. Until 1525, when the work Talis Fyve Bestes was produced, the phrase " king's ransom" was merely used to signify a huge sum of money, with no reference to monarchs or their release.

The Origin Cited: Internet .