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king's ransom
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun king's ransom has 1 sense
  1. king's ransom - a very large treasure
    --1 is a kind of     treasure, hoarded wealth

Definitions from the Web

King's Ransom

Definition: A very large sum of money or valuable possessions demanded in exchange for someone's release or freedom.

Examples:

  1. After the kidnapping, the criminals demanded a king's ransom for the safe return of the wealthy businessman.
  2. The famous painting was sold for a king's ransom at the auction.
  3. She would give a king's ransom for a chance to meet her favorite celebrity.

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