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at the expense of(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. a expensas de
He made a risky investment at the expense of the future of the company.Hizo una inversión riesgosa a expensas del futuro de la empresa.
b. a costa de
The president did what he thought was better for the country at the expense of his political career.El presidente hizo lo que creyó mejor para el país a costa de su carrera política.
c. en detrimento de
The actress confessed that she had cheated her husband, at the expense of her public image.La actriz admitió que había engañado a su esposo, en detrimento de su imagen pública.
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