高たか上あがり

noun

climbing high; more expensive than expected

Used when something rises higher than anticipated, either literally (climbing, flying) or figuratively (prices, costs). Often implies an undesirable or surprising increase.

• この山やまは高たか上あがりで、初しょ心しん者しゃには難むずかしい。

  This mountain involves a steep climb and is difficult for beginners.

• 外がい食しょくが高たか上あがりになって、家か計けいを圧あっ迫ぱくしている。

  Eating out has become more expensive than expected, straining the household budget.