C2idiominformalmoneyIELTS-friendly
pay over the odds
USUK
to pay more than something is really worth
British. American English says 'overpay' or 'pay too much'. Compare 'pay through the nose' (pay a very high price).
In context
Tourists often pay over the odds for taxis at the airport.
We paid over the odds for the flat, but we loved the view of the lake.
More idioms about money
- a cash cowa product or business that steadily makes a lot of money
- a false economya way of saving money that ends up costing more later
- a gold minea business or thing that makes a lot of money, or a rich source of something
- a golden handshakea large sum of money paid to someone when they leave a job
- a money pitsomething, often a house or car, that costs you much more money than it is worth