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Definition at someone’s expense in British English

at someone’s expense phrase

phrase
1

used for saying who pays for something

Example

We were supposed to provide safety equipment at our own expense.

2

if someone has a joke or enjoys themselves at your expense, they enjoy laughing at you

Example

My family and friends all had a good laugh at my expense.

Synonyms and related words
at someone’s expense close to home cornball
Definition at someone’s expense in British English