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at a premium1. For an expensive price (typically because the item in question is hard to find). If you don't go Christmas shopping early, you'll only get the most popular toys at a premium later.2. Difficult to obtain. Quiet moments are at a premium when there's a toddler in the house.See also: premiumat a premiumat a high price; priced high because of something special. Sally bought the shoes at a premium because they were of very high quality. This new sports car sells at a premium because so many people want to buy it.See also: premiumat a premiumAt a higher price than usual owing to scarcity; also, considered more valuable, held in high esteem. For example, Since that article came out, the firm's stock has been selling at a premium and Space is at a premium in most stores. This idiom uses premium in the sense of "bounty" or "bonus." [Mid-1800s] Also see put a premium on. See also: premiumat a premium 1. If something is at a premium, it is not easily available and because of this it has a high value. Space is at a premium in central London stores, as you can imagine. You can pick these carrots in June, when good vegetables are at a premium.2. If you buy or sell something at a premium, you sell it for a higher price than is usual for that thing. People want organic foods so I can sell my eggs at a premium.See also: premiumat a ˈpremium having great value or importance; difficult or expensive to buy, find, obtain, etc: During a war, ordinary foods like bread or meat are often at a premium. ♢ Good mathematics teachers are always at a premium in this country.See also: premium at a premium More valuable than usual, as from scarcity: Fresh water was at a premium after the reservoir was contaminated.See also: premiumLegalSeePremium |