kings ransom

king's ransom

noun
an extremely large amount of money: The painting was sold for a king's ransom.
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king's ransom

noun
a very large treasure 
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Kings ransom is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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