Learn · Sentences Bargaining

I want to buy it, but the price is too high for me.

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Sentence

Narrator

I want to buy it, but the price is too high for me.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Shopping

I'd love to buy that item, but the price is too high for my budget.

Negotiating

I'm interested in purchasing, but the price needs to be adjusted to be more affordable.

Comparing Prices

I want to buy it, but I've found it cheaper elsewhere.

Expressing Regret

I really wanted to buy it, but unfortunately, the price was prohibitive.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I am interested in purchasing the item, however, the cost is excessive.

Casual

I'd get it, but it's way too expensive.

Simpler English

I want it, but it costs too much.

Phrases to learn

too high

excessively expensive or costly.

buy it

to purchase something.