Something does not come cheap

Pro Tip 1/3

Effort or Sacrifice

Focuses on non-monetary costs like hard work, time, or giving something up.

Becoming a champion does not come cheap – it takes endless hours of training.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Used figuratively to express the idea that something is valuable and not easy to obtain.

True friendship does not come cheap; it's built on mutual respect and trust.

Pro Tip 3/3

Emphasizing Consequence

The phrase adds weight to the importance or seriousness of the effort required.

Rebuilding the city after the earthquake does not come cheap.