count the cost

count the cost
count the cost
1. To assess the risks of an action before attempting it
2. To comprehend fully the unfortunate consequences of an action
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Main Entry:cost

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count the cost british phrase
to realize what has been lost or damaged as a result of something

The whole town is counting the cost of the bombing today.

Thesaurus: as a result of something and describing effects and resultssynonym
Main entry: count

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calculate the consequences of something, typically a careless or foolish action

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count the cost — see count, 1
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Main Entry:cost
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count the cost
: to feel the bad effects of a mistake, accident, etc.

He was careless and now he's counting the cost. = Now he's counting the cost of his carelessness.

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Main Entry:count

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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