ça coûte un bras
🇨🇦 French slang from Québec
What does “ça coûte un bras” mean?
it costs an arm and a leg
Example
“Le loyer à Montréal, ça coûte un bras.”
Rent in Montreal costs an arm and a leg.
Good to know
France says "ça coûte les yeux de la tête".
Who you can say it to
Fine with anyone
💸 Money
The textbook way to say it: c’est très cher
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