A little pricey Meaning in English
expression · lemma: pricey
التعريف
This expression means something costs a bit more than expected, but not extremely expensive. It suggests the price is higher than you would like, but not unaffordable.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
"A little pricey" is informal and polite. It softens criticism about cost: use when you don't want to seem harsh. Common with restaurants, clothes, or products. Don't confuse with "overpriced" (sounds more negative). Often used with "but": "It's a little pricey, but worth it."
جمل نموذجية
These shoes are a little pricey.
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The restaurant is a little pricey for me.
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This phone is a little pricey, but it has many features.
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"Yeah, it’s a little pricey, but the quality’s amazing."
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I thought the souvenirs were a little pricey at the airport.
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If you ask me, that concert ticket was a little pricey for what you get.
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