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Such a charge will really soak you

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steep

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'soak you' is the definition.
'steep' can be an answer for 'soak' (steeping is a kind of soaking). I am not certain of the 'you' bit.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for steep that I've seen before include "not reasonable" , "Rising sharply" , "Without the bounds of moderation" , "Stiff - thoroughly wet" , "Precipitous - exorbitant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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