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After the fee hike that happened a month ago, all the parents have been complaining that these "exorbitant prices are costing them arms and two legs".

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exorbitant prices are costing them an arm and a leg.

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exorbitant prices are costing them their arms and legs.

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exorbitant prices are costing them the selling of an arm and a leg.

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exorbitant prices are costing them arms and a leg.

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The answer to this is 'exorbitant prices are costing them an arm and a leg.' The phrase 'costs an arm and a leg' is used to describe anything that is considered to be extremely expensive or excessively pricey.
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