small fortune

noun

: a surprisingly or unexpectedly large amount of money

They spent a small fortune on redecorating their house.

Examples of small fortune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The melee that followed would wind through two courts, drag on for eight years and cost the building a small fortune in legal fees. —David Segal, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025

Luckily, replacing them doesn’t have to cost a small fortune thanks to Walmart’s deals starting at $6. —Shea Simmons, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025

Given the lack of an ideological core, each trend likely stems from everyday experiences – specifically, a world in which affordable health care can feel like a luxury, even as a select few are able to spend a small fortune on a handbag. —Aarushi Bhandari, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025

Tiny tweaks can often make a world of difference and there’s no need to spend a small fortune, either. —Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 29 Dec. 2024

Rhymes for small fortune

• misfortune