king's ransom
king's ransom · king's ransoms · kings' ransoms
большой куш
A very large sum of moneyA very large sum of money.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic)A very large sum of money.
большо́й кушbolʹšój kuš
a very large treasure
Translations
1 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
very large sum of money:
Origin
From the exceptionally high ransom demanded for the return of a kidnapped or captured kingFrom the exceptionally high ransom demanded for the return of a kidnapped or captured king.
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Forms
plural: king's ransoms / kings' ransoms| Singular | king's ransom |
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| Plural | king's ransoms / kings' ransoms |
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