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Meaning of the word "at someone's expense" in English

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at someone's expense

US /æt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɪkˈspɛns/
UK /æt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɪkˈspɛns/
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Idiom

paid for by someone; causing loss or damage to someone

Example:
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The company party was held at the company's expense.
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He made a joke at her expense, which made her feel uncomfortable.
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