cost the earth Definition

earth
noun

1. The planet on which we live, the third planet in order of distance from the Sun.

Thesaurus: planet, world, globe, orb, geosphere.
Form: the Earth (often)
2. The world, as opposed to heaven or hell.
3. The land and sea, as opposed to the sky.
4. Dry land; the land surface; the ground.
5. Soil.

Thesaurus: dirt, soil, clay, loam, topsoil, sod.
6. A hole in which an animal lives, especially a badger or fox.
7a. An electrical connection with the ground;
7b. A wire that provides this.
8. The inhabitants of the planet Earth.

Example: the whole Earth celebrated the news

verb

earthed, earthing
1. electronics.
To connect to the ground.

Idiom: come back to earth (down to earth)

To become aware of the realities of life again or for the first time.

Idiom: cost the earth

colloq
To be extremely expensive.

Idiom: go to earth

Said of an animal: to go into its hole or hiding-place.

Idiom: on earth

Used for emphasis
Example: What on earth is that?

Idiom: run something to earth

To chase or hunt (an animal) to its hole or hiding-place.

To find it after a long search.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon eorthe.

Phrasal Verb: earth something up

To heap soil around the lower part of (a plant), eg as a protection against frost.