Pay through the nose
"Pay through the nose" is an idiomatic expression that means to pay a very high price for something or to incur excessive costs. It implies paying a premium or paying more than what is considered reasonable or fair for a product, service, or situation. The phrase emphasizes the idea of the payment being unpleasant or burdensome, as if it is coming out of one's nose figuratively.
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