king's\ ransom

king's\ ransom
n. phr.
1. An excessively large sum of money extorted by kidnappers to let someone go free.

The Smith family had to pay a kings ransom for the freedom of their seven-year-old son, Tommy.

2. An exorbitant fee one is forced to pay.

The realtors exacted a king's ransom for that choice lot on the comer.


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