PRICE OUT

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"To price out one's dreams often leads to desires unattainable; balance cost with aspiration for a fulfilled journey."

📖 Definition

To price out means to make something too expensive for someone to buy, often due to increased cost or competitive market pressures.

Examples in context

📖 Definition

To price out means to make something too expensive for someone to buy, often due to increased cost or competitive market pressures.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable
Yes
You can separate the verb and particle with an object.
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Neutral
Used in both casual and formal contexts.
Transitive
Yes
It requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense Form Example
Present Simple price out Developers often price out local residents with luxury apartments.
Past Simple priced out The rising costs priced out many small businesses.
Present Continuous pricing out The city is pricing out residents with new taxes.
Present Perfect have priced out These economic changes have priced out middle-income families.

💡 When to Use

Talking about housing costs
Use it when discussing rising real estate prices making homes unaffordable for locals.
Example: "High demand is pricing out all but the wealthiest buyers."
Business competition scenarios
Use it when competitors raise prices to outdo others, making products unaffordable.
Example: "Free shipping has priced out smaller competitors."
Event planning budget discussions
Use when discussing how increased costs make it unaffordable to run or attend events.
Example: "The venue's fees have priced out many potential attendees."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect verb tense
❌ Wrong: The costs will price outed many families.
✅ Correct: The costs will price out many families.
💡 Tip: Use 'price out', 'priced out', and not 'price outed'.
Separation error
❌ Wrong: They priced many residents out their homes.
✅ Correct: They priced many residents out of their homes.
💡 Tip: Don't forget 'of' when separating.
Wrong context
❌ Wrong: She priced out the milk before buying it.
✅ Correct: She checked the price of the milk before buying it.
💡 Tip: Use 'price out' for unaffordability, not checking prices.
Practice

PRICE OUT - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

  1. Listen and repeat the audio as many times as needed to improve your pronunciation
  2. Use the audio as a dictation exercise, trying to write what you hear and understand
  3. Create a new sentence following the structure of the example sentences

Examples in Context

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    Listen to example

    The luxurious development priced out most of the original inhabitants from the neighborhood.

    Urban Car Dwelling
  • 2
    Listen to example

    Rising tuition costs have priced out many potential students from attending the prestigious university.

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  • 3
    Listen to example

    Local shops were priced out by the influx of high-end retailers in the city center.

    Urban Car Dwelling

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

outprice make unaffordable

Antonyms

subsidize

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"Many small businesses have been ___ by the rising rent costs."

price in
price out
price away
price off

In Context

In the late 19th century, the French capital was a hotbed of new technology and innovation. Gustave Eiffel, an engineer seeking to demonstrate France's industrial prowess, proposed the construction of the Eiffel Tower for the 1889 World's Fair. Early on, the project faced opposition from Parisians who feared it would price out natural beauty with industrial monstrosity. The government pursued multiple bids to ensure the tower didn't price out itself from the intended budget. Eiffel, renowned for his creativity, meticulously planned the process, employing over 300 workers, a decision crucial to ensure the resources allocated would not price out laborers and materials. Despite initial setbacks, including trepidation over materials that might price out the iconic project, construction moved forward. Gustave's persistence paid off, with the Eiffel Tower standing as the world's tallest structure upon completion, captivating millions. Ironically, what critics thought would price out the charm of Paris became an enduring symbol of the city's blend of innovation and history.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Price Out

What is the origin of price out?

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The phrasal verb 'price out' emerged in the mid-20th century, reflecting economic shifts where competitive pricing pressures overtook affordability in markets.

Can price out be used in formal and informal contexts?

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Yes, 'price out' is used in both formal and informal contexts, from business discussions on market dynamics to casual conversations about personal affordability.

What is the difference between price out and outprice?

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'Price out' generally emphasizes the outcome of unaffordability for consumers, whereas 'outprice' highlights competitive pricing surpassing others' affordability.

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Alessandra Nóbrega

History teacher who fell in love with English! This passion led me to specialize in languages and work on bilingual education projects. With 37 years in education, I believe learning should be meaningful – not just memorization.

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