Sentence examples for costs a packet from inspiring English sources
But as Tom Brookes of the European Climate Foundation points out, "we're trying to cut carbon now; not in 100 years' time".In short, the EU has created a subsidy which costs a packet, probably does not reduce carbon emissions, does not encourage new energy technologies and is set to grow like a leylandii hedge.Correction: We mistakenly referred to Argus Biomass Markets as the Argus Biomass Report.
That means great inconvenience to travellers and it costs a packet.
Luxury goods are getting cheaper, sure, but the basics of life now cost a packet.
It is a difficult balancing act.If the next boss chooses to differentiate CNN further from its rivals, by commissioning more global reporting and less hot air, it will cost a packet.
The bad news: they will cost a packet, and fans will get to them only if host cities keep Brazilians off the roads by closing schools and offices on match days.
And going against the accountants' advice that, far from saving money, the madcap scheme will actually cost a packet - well, no need to worry about money when it grows on trees, is there?
In the UK, more than 75 per cent of the cost of a packet of 20 tobacco cigarettes goes in tax – compared with 20 per cent VAT on an e-cigarette.
Korean Air will be hoping that its commitment to its nuts, and the ensuing bad publicity, won't end up costing it a packet.
That will increase the cost of a packet of 30 cigarettes by about 2.16 Australian dollars, to around 16.70 Australian dollars ($15.40).
He cost us a packet, but the club was crammed so all was OK until Perry, somewhat chemically enhanced, sang the same song (his new single) 15 times and emptied the club before midnight.
