at the expense of

US /æt ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv/
UK /æt ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv/
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aux dépens de, au détriment de

resulting in harm or damage to (someone or something else)

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He pursued his career at the expense of his family life.
Il a poursuivi sa carrière aux dépens de sa vie de famille.
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The company increased profits at the expense of environmental regulations.
L'entreprise a augmenté ses profits aux dépens des réglementations environnementales.
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at the cost ofto the detriment ofsacrificingjeopardizingundermining
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expensiveexpenseaccrued expenseoperating expenseinterest expenseexpense accountat someone's expense