the damage
The price of something. This dress is gorgeous, but I don't want to try it on until I find out what the damage would be.
the damage
The cost or price of something, as in So what's the damage for this outfit? This seemingly modern slangy phrase, with damage alluding to the harm done to one's pocketbook, was first recorded in 1755.
damage
n. the cost; the amount of the bill (for something). (see also bad news.) As soon as I pay the damage, we can go.