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Phrase: Come at a price
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
When we say something comes at a price and use those exact words, we’re not talking about money.
We mean there is a negative or unpleasant consequence to whatever happened or is going to happen.
When parents are transferred overseas, it’s a fantastic opportunity for their children to experience a new culture and learn a second language.
Unfortunately, that education comes at a price.
Sometimes the children find it hard to readjust to life in their home country when they return home, as an example.
Another price that often has to be paid is that children are bullied for speaking a foreign language, whether it is English or another one, very well.
They may even try to hide the fact that they are fluent to avoid being bullied.
Yes, nothing is free. Everything comes at a price.
The same goes for the parents.
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One partner may have to give up their job or put their career on hold to keep the family together.
Who knows, they may dislike the country they move to or become homesick for their native land.
Though packing up and moving to another country for a posting overseas may be initially exciting, that will quickly change.
Life in the home country will continue to move forward without the ones who have left.
An opportunity to broaden horizons and experiences comes at a price.
For many people, that price is too steep, and they pass on the chance of a lifetime, whereas for others, it’s a small price to pay.
Nothing in this life is free.
Everything we do, have done or will do comes at a price.
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