count the cost (of something)

成語所屬單字cost

count the cost (of something) — 慣用語

1. To experience the negative consequences of a mistake or bad decision.

1.慣用語
釋義

承受後果

To experience the negative consequences of a mistake or bad decision.

例句

After the flood, the town counted the cost of poor planning.

Sara is now counting the cost of her hasty investment.