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The phrase "pay through the nose" is believed to have originated in 17th-century Ireland, possibly linked to a tax levied on the Irish by the English, where those who refused to pay were punished by having their noses cut. Another theory suggests it relates to the idea of paying exorbitantly for something, akin to the pain of having one's nose cut. The expression implies a high or excessive cost, reflecting the discomfort of parting with money.
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What does the phrase you will pay through the nose for that mean?
It means that you will pay an exorbitant price for something
What is paying through the nose?
As a native speaker of English, sometimes I wonder how these idioms came into being. Paying through the nose means to pay a premium or to pay way too much for something.
Do you have to pay if you fail a college class in high school?
through the nose, my friend.
How do you change starter motor on peugeot 106?
go to a garage and pay through the nose.
Where did the word nostril originate from?
The word "nostril" originates from Middle English "nosethirl," which combines "nose" with the Old English word "thyrel," meaning orifice or hole. This term evolved over time to describe the openings in the nose through which we breathe.
What is the idiom for To pay far more for an article than it is really worth?
The idiom for paying far more for an article than it is really worth is "to pay through the nose."
What is another word for losing money?
Going bankrupt; In the hole; Pay through the nose and money down the drain.
How does a dog breath?
with its lungs, and then breaths through there nose!
What do you exhale through your nose and mouth?
You can breath through your nose or mouth.
Do otters breathe through their nose or gills?
They breathe through their nose.
What idiom means to pay far more for an article than it is really worth?
When you pay more for something than it's worth, the phrase is you "get taken to the cleaners" on that item.
Can people vomit through your nose?
Yes. my daughter puked through her nose this morning!
