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Reading in a dim light strains/taxes the eyes.

Cooking takes a lot of time.

It takes brains to compile a dictionary.

labour in vain

patent fee

medical expenses

tuition and incidentals; tuition and miscellaneous fees

land-lease fee

application fees

membership dues

advertising expenses

customs charge

installation costs/charges

defray/pay the expenses of a lawsuit

reimburse transportation expenses

Shoes soon wear out on mountain paths.

My car is heavy on petrol.

Children are hard on their socks.

The air-conditioner consumes too much electricity.