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2010.01.15 (Review
of 2006.12.13 edition)
Hello! Enjoy today's @Work edition in the knowledge that it won't set you back a penny!
SET (you) BACK （金額が）かかる
- If something sets you back a certain (especially a large) amount of money, that's how much it costs you.
- set 人 back の後に、なんらかの（特に多額の）金額がくると、その金額がかかる、という意味になります。
- Replacing our old office furniture will set us back at least $10,000. Are you sure it's necessary?
- This new accounting software set me back about $800, but it's worth every cent.
- a: I saw the engagement ring you gave Mary. That must have set you back quite a bit.
b: Of course it did, but I didn't want to pinch pennies on something so important.
All the best to you this weekend!