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Buy it with great pain

UK//baɪ ɪt wɪð ɡreɪt peɪn//US//baɪ ɪt wɪð ɡreɪt peɪn//

Meaning of Buy it with great pain

To purchase something with significant effort or emotional discomfort.

In simple words: To purchase something at a high cost or with difficulty.

Buy it with great pain in a sentence

  • I had to buy it with great pain after my old laptop broke down.
  • She bought the painting with great pain, knowing it drained her savings.
  • He finally decided to buy it with great pain because he really needed it.

How to use Buy it with great pain

This phrase can be used to express regret or hardship in making a purchase. It's not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a person cringing while handing over lots of cash.

Related words

Collocations with Buy it with great pain

  • buy something expensive
  • great financial cost
  • purchase with regret

Synonyms for Buy it with great pain

  • struggle to buy
  • suffer to purchase
  • pay dearly

Common mistakes with Buy it with great pain

  • Misusing it in casual contexts like chats or texts.
  • Confusing it with 'buy it with ease' implying a different meaning.
  • Not understanding the emotional weight of 'great pain'.

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Frequently asked questions about Buy it with great pain

What does Buy it with great pain mean?

To purchase something at a high cost or with difficulty.

What is the definition of Buy it with great pain?

To purchase something with significant effort or emotional discomfort.

How do you use Buy it with great pain in a sentence?

I had to buy it with great pain after my old laptop broke down.

Can you give another example of Buy it with great pain?

She bought the painting with great pain, knowing it drained her savings.

What are synonyms for Buy it with great pain?

Common alternatives include struggle to buy, suffer to purchase, pay dearly.

What words go with Buy it with great pain?

It commonly pairs with buy something expensive, great financial cost, purchase with regret.

What are common mistakes when using Buy it with great pain?

Misusing it in casual contexts like chats or texts. Confusing it with 'buy it with ease' implying a different meaning. Not understanding the emotional weight of 'great pain'.

How do you pronounce Buy it with great pain?

US: //baɪ ɪt wɪð ɡreɪt peɪn//, UK: //baɪ ɪt wɪð ɡreɪt peɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Buy it with great pain?

This phrase can be used to express regret or hardship in making a purchase. It's not typically used in formal writing.