Sentence examples for set you back from inspiring English sources

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setting you back

The phrase "set you back" is used in written English and means to cost a certain amount of money.
For example, "This trip to Europe will set you back a lot of money."

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How has Washington set you back?

The New York Times

It will only set you back $369.

The Guardian

A Triple XXX Root Beer will set you back $2.

Independent

A wood burning stove will set you back £75.

Independent

This summer it will set you back $398.

The New York Times

A pirate flag will set you back fifty-two cents.

The New Yorker

All this will set you back only $17.95.

The New York Times

Ski boots can easily set you back $500.

The New York Times - Travel

Dhows take about six hours and set you back $220.

The New York Times - Travel

The first supplement will set you back a mere £90.

The Guardian - Books

Five drinks and a baguette would set you back £17.

The Guardian - Opinion

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