constant expense
noun phraseUK /ˈkɒnstənt ɪkˈspens/
US /ˈkɑːnstənt ɪkˈspens/
A cost you have to pay again and again, like every month.
Rent is a constant expense for most families.
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2. A cost that stays the same amount over time.
The gym membership is a constant expense of twenty dollars a month.
3. A regular payment that is hard to avoid or remove.
Insurance is a constant expense for car owners.
4. An ongoing financial burden in a business or household.
Utilities are a constant expense that must be planned for.