a costa de

a costa de(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. at the expense of
No reduzcas los gastos a costa de la calidad.Don't reduce the costs at the expense of quality.
b. at the cost of
El ejército conquistó la colina a costa de 430 soldados.The army conquered the hill at the cost of 430 soldiers.
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