at the expense of

at the expense of
1) (being paid for by; at the cost of: He equipped the expedition at his own expense; At the expense of his health he finally completed the work.) na koszt, kosztem
2) (making (a person) appear ridiculous: He told a joke at his wife's expense.) kosztem

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