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at the expense of

B2

to achieve something by sacrificing or harming something else.

Meanings

to achieve something by sacrificing or harming something else.

He completed the project on time, but at the expense of his health.

Synonyms

at the cost of at the price of

Antonyms

without sacrificing without harming

to do something that causes a disadvantage or loss to someone else.

She advanced her career at the expense of her colleagues.

Synonyms

to the detriment of at the detriment of

Antonyms

to the benefit of to the advantage of

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