pay the cost to be the boss — These are watch words for people IN THE STRUGGLE. No success comes without SWEAT EQUITY and with that work comes the privilege of OWNING THE HEAD OF THE TABLE.

These words were featured in songs by both B.B. King and James Brown as explanations both of the work it takes to be at THE TOP OF YOUR GAME and the privileges afforded to one in that position.

Swagger comes as a result of THE GRIND.
1) Nobody gives you NOTHING; you gotta pay the cost to be the boss!!!!

2) Lyrics Sung by B.B. King:

“ You gotta be crazy, baby
Just gotta be out of your mind
As long as I’m payin’ the bill

I’m payin’ the cost to be the boss…”

3) Lyrics sung by James Brown:

“Paid the cost to be the boss
Paid the cost to be the boss
I’ve Paid the cost to be the boss

Look at me

know what you see
See a bad mother
Look at me

Know what you see
See a bad mother

Paid the cost to be the boss
Paid the cost to be the boss

Look at me

Know what you see
See a bad mother

Huh…”
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cost an arm and a leg = very expensive
A : our clients have gone to all other stores .
B : But everything in there cost an arm and a leg
by Hamido September 9, 2007
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used to refer to something painful/dangerous/regrettable/otherwise negative associated with doing something you have voluntarily chosen to do and therefore implicitly accept the possible risk of.
>John: "Sorry if that round of tequila shots I ordered at the end of the night pushed you over the edge."
>Humberto: "Haha, no biggie. Cost of doing business with you man."

In this case, "doing business" refers to hanging out with John. the "cost" is the risk of getting too drunk because John likes to order tequila shots. Humberto is saying that by voluntarily hanging out with John last night, he implicitly accepted the risk of having a tequila shot served to him that may not have been a good idea but that he, in his intoxicated state, may consume anyways.
by reezydos July 13, 2014
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'No cost too great' is an iconic and recurring line said by the Pale King from the game Hollow Knight. It is often humorously used in situations where a person does something that is too much work, just to reach their goal, e.g. sacrificing thousands of your children just to chain and lock one for years to contain a moth God.
Person 1: "YOUR HIGHNESS, ISN'T THIS A BIT TOO MUCH?"

Person 2: "No cost too great."

Person 1: "SIRE, YOUR CHILD IS BURNING!"
by CheesemanLloyd April 21, 2022
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low cost dating in when the girl you are going out with is not expecting you to pay for every step she takes. especially in shopping streets.

Low cost girls on a date usually carry one wallet with real money in their purse and they're not afraid to use it.

synonyms: low cost date, lowcost dating, low cost ride
Hey Dude the last one left me in panties.
I think I'll need some more low cost dating from now on.

Low cost dating is when at the end of date you spent only money for gas and taxes but the ride was for free.

Example of Lowcost dating prices
One way ride: 0.00;
Baggage Handling and Check in: free;
Gas and taxes: 4.99;
by mave73 May 20, 2008
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