How to Use a pretty penny in a Sentence

a pretty penny

noun
  • All this new kit will cost you a pretty penny.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The lot is likely to fetch a pretty penny, too.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Yes, this jacket will cost you a pretty penny.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
  • But a salon mani can cost you a pretty penny and precious time.
    — Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Since the name still carries weight, the smokers cost a pretty penny.
    — and Jeff Csatari, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2020
  • That's a pretty penny but not an unusual price point in the world of high-end road bikes.
    — ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Today, Pyrex can go for a pretty penny.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • And helping the Mets do that has cost them a pretty penny indeed.
    — Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But some of the best red light therapy devices cost a pretty penny.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
  • At this point a lot of hotels are sold out and the ones that aren’t are charging a pretty penny at this point.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2024
  • But like the other food options, fans paid a pretty penny to enjoy them.
    — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The runners-up, or finalists, in each draw will earn a pretty penny too.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 July 2024
  • The catch is, auto insurance can cost a pretty penny in some states.
    — Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Luxury sweets may cost a pretty penny, but giving your host a free pass to be a bit stingy with them?
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Luxury sweets may cost a pretty penny, but giving your host a free pass to be a bit stingy with them?
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • Be prepared to shell out a pretty penny for Epicured’s meals, though.
    — Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
  • There’s also no disputing that they’re known to cost a pretty penny.
    — Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Cale Makar’s new deal in 2027 will cost a pretty penny, too.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • And that’s a shame because a quality air fryer can cost a pretty penny.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Sterling silver or brass napkin rings are timeless pieces that can be worth a pretty penny.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Outdoor coffee tables come in handy when hosting but can cost a pretty penny.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Tickets Eagles fans looking to make their way there will have to pay a pretty penny.
    — Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Those deals would cost a pretty penny to get out of, which is also going to ruffle some feathers.
    — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
  • Of course, that could cost Denver a pretty penny in terms of draft capital.
    — Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Even more special than donut peaches are donut nectarines, so expect to pay a pretty penny for those as well.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • New weapons detection systems would cost a pretty penny, and require in-school staffing.
    — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
  • There’s a reason Google struck this first-of-its-kind deal, likely paying a pretty penny.
    — Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 25 July 2024
  • From ski passes and travel to gear and lodging, a fun weekend getaway can cost a pretty penny.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Some of the best face massagers cost a pretty penny, so do your research before hitting the checkout line.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
  • There are loads of rods on the market specifically for muskie fishing, and some of them will cost you a pretty penny.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 25 Apr. 2023

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