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idioms using “price”
At a price
Available, but something unpleasant must also be accepted
“The reduction in taxes comes at a price; many government services will be suspended.“
At any price
Regardless of the cost (financial or other types of costs)
“We want to increase our market share, but not at any price.“
Everyone has their price
Anyone can be persuaded to do anything, if the money offered is great enough
“He vowed to never work for that company again, but I think he will; everyone has their price.“
Name one’s price
To have the power to choose one’s fee or salary
“The company wants to hire her so much that they just told her to name her price. “
Priced out of the market
To be unable to afford something due to increased prices
“We should have bought the land five years ago; now we’ve been priced out of the market.“