count the cost
成語所屬單字count
count the cost — 慣用語
1. to experience the negative results of a mistake, accident, or bad decision over
1.慣用語
釋義
付出代價；嚐到苦果
to experience the negative results of a mistake, accident, or bad decision over time
例句
The company ignored safety warnings for years and is now counting the cost after a serious factory fire.
Tyler stayed up late every night playing games and soon counted the cost when his grades dropped badly.