Oct 18, 2022 09:46
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English term

....cost me a fortune

English Other Cinema, Film, TV, Drama Arabella (1967)
I don't understand what the actrice is saying just before: ....cost me a fortune.

It seems that she's saying: There will cost me a fortune (but it doesn't make sense).

Could you, please, help me on this one?

Thanks!

Link: https://youtu.be/rjcSZICQLTw (1:23:59 --> 1:24:01)
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Discussion

Daniel Slon (asker) Oct 18, 2022:
I couldn't agree more!
Lara Barnett Oct 18, 2022:
@ Daniel Glad you understand. This nuance is very important, as she is passing the blame for the damage onto those who have come to limit the damage (i.e. fire services). Meanwhile, as the audience or spectators, we actually know the truth about who started the fire.
Daniel Slon (asker) Oct 18, 2022:
Yes, Lara! You are absolutely right! She's involved in the fire. And she is referring to the firemen. Thanks a lot again. Now I can translate this line properly.
Lara Barnett Oct 18, 2022:
Cover up? I think she may have, if I understand her involvement correctly, a rather facetious tone, as though she is going to blame the firemen, (or whoever,) for costing her a fortune. It could be that she is playing with this idea due to the insurance claim that Arabella has gone to salvage - so if I am correct here, then "They'll" is important to use here.
Lara Barnett Oct 18, 2022:
@ Daniel The same kind of thing, but "They'll" seems important, as she is making a specific reference to somebody, or some group. Could this be referring to the firemen as they are soaking the building in water - albeit quite ironically, as she seems to be involved int he fire possibly?
Daniel Slon (asker) Oct 18, 2022:
Lara, can I say: It's going to cost me a fortune? Has it the same meaning? Thanks!
Daniel Slon (asker) Oct 18, 2022:
Hi Lara! Thanks a lot for your help! This line means: They are going to make me pay a fortune? Is this the meaning? Thanks!

Responses

17 mins
Selected

They'll cost me a fortune

This elderly character is referring to the costs "they" will incur on her.

Lady: Put me down, I don't want to be rescued.
Man: Stay here, where's Arabella?
Lady: Upstairs... (as she walks away) They've cost me a fortune.

They Will = They'll

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Note added at 19 mins (2022-10-18 10:05:55 GMT)
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Sorry, the script I drafted above should read:
Lady: ...(as she walks away) THEY'LL cost me a fortune (not they've).

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Note added at 21 mins (2022-10-18 10:07:59 GMT)
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"THEY'LL COST ME millions, but they’ll make me money while I’m asleep."
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/23/from-th...
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