PE 12/11 Shipping Costs

I need to know how much it will set me back.
* set one back: how much it will cost someone
ex> That is an expensive looking car, Todd. How much did it set you back?

Do you have a tight deadline? - Well, I'd like the letters to be in our clients' hands within a week.
* tight deadline: a very short time to complete something
ex> The campaign to fund his movie had a very tight deadline before filming began.

Since you have about 100 letters, you could save a bundle.
* save a bundle: to spend less than expected
ex> We're having a big sale today, so if you buy your new television now, you'll save a bundle.

But they will both make it to their destination by Friday? I can't take any chances or my job may be on the line.
* on the line: in jeopardy; at risk; in danger
ex> Remember, everything is on the line today. We either get the contract or we go home empty handed.

Let's not jinx it. We might as well add insurance to the packages too.
* might as well: sth that should be done because the risk of a negative outcome is low
ex> It's only two dollars. You might as well buy one lottery ticket.