Often suggests a negative aspect of achieving something, like a loss or sacrifice.

Implying Sacrifice

Sometimes used rhetorically to make someone think, not expecting a direct answer.

Rhetorical Question

Prompts deep thought about the trade-offs or consequences of a choice.

Invokes consideration of non-monetary value for abstract concepts or ideals.

Can initiate a debate about the worth or cost of intangible things.

Use it to weigh the worth of an object, feeling, or state against its cost.