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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Paid through the nose to have his apartment redecorated

Sam really paid through the nose to have his apartment redecorated.

Hi,
I presume that "paid through the nose" in the above means "paid a high price." But why does it mean that? Thanks.
  

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Hi, Here's one theory. com/topic/pay-through-the-nose Clive

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