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2. Meaning of at the expense of someone in English

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   AT THE EXPENSE OF SOMEONE definition: 1. making another person look silly: 2. If you do one thing at the expense of another, doing the…. Learn more.

3. At the expense of Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AT THE EXPENSE OF is in a way that harms (something or someone). How to use at the expense of in a sentence.

4. Definition of 'at the expense of' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   If you say that someone does something at the expense of another thing, you are expressing concern at the fact that they are not doing the second thing, because the first thing uses all their resources.

5. Examples of 'At the expense of' in a Sentence - Merriam-Webster

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   'At the expense of' in a sentence: Time slips back and forth in a way that constantly pulls the viewer out of their comfort zone, although never at the expense of the story.

6. Understanding "at the expense of" Idiom: Meaning, Origins ...

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   The idiom “at the expense of” is a commonly used phrase in English language that expresses a situation where one person or group benefits while another person or group suffers. The origin of this idiom can be traced back to ancient times when bartering was a common practice.

7. Meaning of at the cost of something/doing something in English

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   in exchange for something bad or for doing something that is harmful: Victory in the war was achieved at the cost of great human suffering. The driver managed not to hit the child who ran in front of his car, but only at the cost of injuring himself. See. cost. Fewer examples. Increased profits came at the cost of workers ' jobs.

8. At the expense of - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Paid for by someone, as in The hotel bill for the sales force is at the expense of the company. [Mid-1600s] 2. To the detriment or injury of a person or thing, as in We can't speed up production at the expense of quality, or The laughter was all at Tom's expense. [Late 1600s] See also: expense, of.