That new laptop set me back a lot of money.
set back
idiomTo cost money.
Buying a new engine for my old car will set me back at least two thousand dollars.
Repairing the historic roof after the storm will surely set back the organization more than they originally anticipated.
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all set
Ready, prepared, equipped.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.