Meaning:
something negative or unpleasant occurs as a consequence.
Examples:
- But all that lightness did come at a price.
- Mmm... But sometimes dreams come at a price.
- In my view, liberalisation will come at a price.
- Our country's security and independence come at a price.
- Raúl Castro's reforms have come at a price.
- They come at a price tag of £1,100 each.
- Mmm... But sometimes dreams come at a price.
- It does come at a price.
- As we all know, democracy, and hence communication, come at a price.
- Instead, the occupying Power must be compelled to recognize that such actions come at a price.