at the expense of

a scapito di, a danno di

In modo da favorire qualcuno o qualcosa danneggiando un’altra persona o cosa.

In inglese semplice: In a way that harms someone or something while helping another person or thing.

• Do not work at the expense of your health.
• The factory grew at the expense of the surrounding forest.
• She gained power at the expense of her former allies.

Come si usa: at the expense of someone/something (They increased profits at the expense of safety.)

Sinonimi: to the detriment of

Espressioni comuni: at the expense of something, at the expense of safety

a spese di

Con i costi pagati dalla persona o dal gruppo indicato.

In inglese semplice: With the cost paid by the person or group named.

• The dinner was at the expense of the club.
• They traveled at the expense of the government.
• Was the hotel stay at the expense of the university?

Come si usa: at the expense of someone/something (The trip was at the expense of the company.)

Sinonimi: paid for by, at the cost of

Espressioni comuni: at the expense of someone, at the expense of taxpayers

a spese di, prendendo in giro

Si usa per indicare la persona presa in giro da una battuta.

In inglese semplice: Used to name the person a joke makes fun of.

• The joke was at the expense of our teacher.
• She made everyone laugh at the expense of her husband.
• Stop making jokes at the expense of the new student.

Come si usa: a joke at the expense of someone (He told a joke at the expense of his brother.)

Sinonimi: making fun of

Espressioni comuni: at the expense of someone, at the expense of friends

sotto la responsabilità di

Con la persona o il gruppo indicato responsabile di ciò che accade.

In inglese semplice: With the person or group named responsible for what happens.

• The risk is at the expense of the owner.
• Under this agreement, storage is at the expense of the buyer.
• Responsibility for any damage remains at the expense of the carrier.

Come si usa: at the expense of someone (Any further risk is at the expense of the owner.)

Sinonimi: under the responsibility of

Espressioni comuni: at the expense of someone, at the expense of owners