Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-the-expense-of
phrase
/at ðə ɪkˈspɛns əv/
Definition
In a manner that sacrifices something for the benefit of something else.
Examples
- The company decided to cut costs at the expense of employee benefits.
- She pursued her career ambitions at the expense of her health.
- We can support the initiative, but not at the expense of other critical projects.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that one thing is achieved by sacrificing another, often suggesting a significant trade-off.
Synonyms
- at the cost of
- to the detriment of
- to the sacrifice of
- for the price of
