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Práce a Peníze - Chudoba a finanční problémy

Prozkoumejte anglické idiomy, které se vztahují k chudobě a finančním otázkám, včetně „feel the pinch“ a „the breadline“.

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English idioms related to Work & Money

to face problems and difficulties, particularly financial ones

to suffer ruin, failure, or defeat, due to financial difficulties, and without the possibility of recovery or rescue

Ex: The small startup struggled to secure funding went to the wall before it had a chance to realize its potential .

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: The gambler was taking high risks and lost his shirt, leaving him in financial ruin .
in the red
[fráze]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

in an extremely bad financial condition

Ex: The recent economic downturn left many on their uppers, unable to afford even the most basic necessities .

to survive with only the bare minimum resources, often with no savings or financial security

severely lacking money

extremely lacking money

Ex: The once prosperous business owner as poor as Job after a series of unfortunate events and bankruptcy .

to not have any money

on the road
[fráze]

(of people) without any home or shelter, therefore constantly moving from one location to another

Ex: The nomadic tribe has on the road for generations , moving with their herds to find grazing lands .
the breadline
[Podstatné jméno]

the income level below which a person is considered to be living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship

životní minimum, hranice chudoby

životní minimum, hranice chudoby

used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards

Ex: The charity aimed to provide assistance to families who out at elbows due to unforeseen financial hardships .

to face financial difficulties, particularly due to not having the same income as before

Ex: With the rising cost of living , many families are starting feel the pinch and must carefully budget their expenses .

used to say that an amount of money was lost due to a transaction

dry spell
[Podstatné jméno]

a period that is lacking productivity, profit, success, etc.

sucho, neúrodné období

sucho, neúrodné období

Ex: The sports team went through dry spell, losing several games in a row before making a comeback .
dirt poor
[fráze]

affected by poverty to an extreme degree

Ex: She grew up in a small village , and her family dirt poor, struggling to afford even the most basic food .

to forgive and forget someone's debt, enabling them to start fresh without any financial obligations

Ex: Realizing the financial strain on families during the pandemic , the bank announced a plan wipe the slate clean for certain mortgage holders , alleviating their debt obligations temporarily .

to cease to exist as a functional company or business due to financial challenges or difficulties

with a minimal amount of financial resources

Ex: They managed to travel on a shoestring by staying in budget accommodations and using public transportation .
flat broke
[fráze]

lacking any money or financial resources

Ex: The unexpected medical bills left the flat broke, unable to cover their everyday expenses .

very little or no money

Ex: The family lived in a run-down shack , barely a pot to piss in, and struggled to survive .
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