Meaning of 'King's ransom'
What does the saying 'King's ransom' mean?
Idiom: King's ransom
Meaning:
If something costs or is worth a king's ransom, it costs or is worth a lot of money.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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