pretty penny

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Etymology

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From pretty ((dated) moderately large, considerable) +‎ penny (money in general).

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pretty penny (plural pretty pennies)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) Chiefly preceded by a: a considerable amount of money; a high income or price.
    Synonyms: an arm and a leg, (archaic) fair penny, (archaic) fine penny, fortune
    They could charge a pretty penny as they had a captive audience.

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