Idiom
going rate
Meaning
The current standard or usual price, rate, or salary for something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“That is the going rate for a haircut in this city.”
“Before you hire a contractor, check the going rate so you do not pay too much for the repairs.”
“The consultant demanded a fee significantly higher than the going rate, arguing that her specialized expertise justified the premium cost.”
Examples
simple
“That is the going rate for a haircut in this city.”
contextual
“Before you hire a contractor, check the going rate so you do not pay too much for the repairs.”
complex
“The consultant demanded a fee significantly higher than the going rate, arguing that her specialized expertise justified the premium cost.”
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