Grammar fix
total cost
full price
The complete amount of money that needs to be paid for something, including all parts or extra charges.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The total cost of the trip includes flights, hotels, and meals.
When planning a holiday, I always check the total cost before booking to avoid any surprises.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The all cost is £500.
Say: The total cost is £500.
'Total cost', not 'all cost'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural; 'aggregate expenditure' is accountant language.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
the total cost of
- of
- comes to
- estimated
- including