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A little pricey Meaning in English

expression · lemma: pricey

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释义

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.

用法与细微差别

"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."

Spanish: un poco caroPortuguese (BR): um pouco caroPortuguese (PT): um pouco caroChinese (Simplified): 有点贵Chinese (Traditional): 有點貴Hindi: थोड़ा महँगाArabic: غالي قليلاًBengali: একটু দামী - একটু বেশী দাম (বলা হয়ে থাকে যখন খুব বেশি নয়, কিন্তু আশার চেয়ে বেশী)Russian: немного дороговато - слегка дороговатоJapanese: ちょっと高い - 少し値段が高いVietnamese: hơi đắt - có chút mắcKorean: 조금 비싸다 - 살짝 비싸다Turkish: biraz pahalıUrdu: تھوڑا مہنگاIndonesian: sedikit mahal

例句

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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