excess baggage
Luggage which exceeds the allowable size or weight, and for which an extra fee must…Luggage which exceeds the allowable size or weight (as for an airline flight or train trip), and for which an extra fee must therefore be paid.
» Excess baggage costs a lot extra.
Übergepäck kostet viel extra. — Esperantostern
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3 senses(literally, uncountable)Luggage which exceeds the allowable size or weight (as for an airline flight or train trip), and for which an extra fee must therefore be paid.
(idiomatic, uncountable)Something or someone not needed or not wanted; something or someone of little use or importance; something or someone considered burdensome.
(idiomatic, uncountable)A dubious or unhelpful mental outlook, emotional disposition, or personal history.
Examples
4 sentencesExcess baggage costs a lot extra.
deÜbergepäck kostet viel extra. — Esperantostern
You can't take any excess baggage on the plane.
ruВы не можете брать с собой в самолёт багаж сверх нормы. — sharptoothed
Mary decided to hit the gym to get rid of her excess baggage.
Tom bought presents for his family on his trip and was slugged with excess baggage costs on the return flight.
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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