1. 被勒索：40. That's the way it works. 事情总是这样的. | 41. pay through the nose 被勒索 | 42. try this one on for size. 试试这个尺寸, 看看是否合适.
2. 出高价：215.peaches and cream 完美无暇 | 216.pay through the nose 出高价 | 217.pay dirt 财源
3. 付过高的代价：294. on cloud nine 处于尽善尽美的境地 | 295. pay through the nose 付过高的代价 | 296. cut off one's nose to spite one's face 一时冲动做了损害自己的事