Arbeit und Geld - Preis & Geld

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chicken feed [Nomen]

ein Appel und ein Ei

Ex: She invested a lot of time and effort into the project but ended up with a salary that felt like chicken feed .

Sie investierte viel Zeit und Mühe in das Projekt, erhielt aber am Ende ein Gehalt, das sich wie Peanuts anfühlte.

red cent [Nomen]

ein Cent

Ex: Despite working long hours , she did n't receive a red cent in wages from her unscrupulous employer .

Trotz langer Arbeitsstunden erhielt sie keinen Pfennig Lohn von ihrem skrupellosen Arbeitgeber.

small fortune [Nomen]

ein kleines Vermögen

Ex: The extravagant wedding they planned ended up costing a small fortune , but they wanted it to be a memorable event .

Die extravagante Hochzeit, die sie planten, kostete am Ende ein kleines Vermögen, aber sie wollten, dass es ein unvergessliches Ereignis wird.

for a song [Phrase]

at a price that is extremely low

Ex: She bought that vintage dress for a song at the thrift store ; it was a great deal .

dirt cheap [Phrase]

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

Ex: The restaurant offers meals that are dirt cheap but surprisingly good .

cheap and cheerful [Phrase]

having a low price and a satisfactory quality

Ex: The hotel may not be luxurious , but it 's a cheap and cheerful option for budget travelers .

to [suit] every pocket [Phrase]

to be affordable by many

Ex: The company 's range of smartphones is designed to suit every pocket , with models available at different price ranges .

bang for {one's} [buck] [Phrase]

the value a person gains in exchange for the amount of money they spend or the effort they make

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rich for {one's} blood [Phrase]

too fancy or costly for someone

Ex: The extravagant lifestyle of celebrities was too rich for her blood ; she preferred a simpler and more modest life .

white elephant [Nomen]

weißer Elefant

Ex: The luxury yacht turned out to be a white elephant , draining their finances .

Die Luxusyacht erwies sich als ein weißer Elefant, der ihre Finanzen leerte.

an arm and (a|) leg [Phrase]

a large sum of money

Ex: The designer handbag was beautiful , but it was n't worth paying an arm and a leg for it .

(at|for) a price [Phrase]

with a very high price

Ex: She was willing to sell her rare book collection , but it was at a price that collectors would find quite steep .

to [break] the bank [Phrase]

to financially ruin one due to having a very high cost

Ex: The company spared no expense on their latest advertising campaign , determined to make a big impact without breaking the bank .

highway robbery [Nomen]

bewaffneter Raubüberfall

Ex: The cost of parking at the event was a highway robbery , making attendees frustrated with the steep fees .

Die Kosten für das Parken bei der Veranstaltung waren ein Raubüberfall am helllichten Tag, was die Besucher über die hohen Gebühren frustrierte.

to [up|raise] the ante [Phrase]

to increase the price of something

Ex: The competition was fierce , and to win the contract , they had to raise the ante and make a more compelling proposal .

over the odds [Phrase]

(of a price tag) much more than what is considered normal or fair

Ex: The price of food and wine was a bit over the odds .

a pretty penny [Phrase]

a large amount of money

Ex: The latest smartphone model is worth a pretty penny , but many people are willing to buy it for its features .

to [be] a steal [Phrase]

(of something available for sale) to be much cheaper than its usual or expected price

Ex: The concert tickets they got for half price were a steal , considering how popular the band was .

to [price] {oneself} out of the market [Phrase]

to sell one's services or goods at such a high and unreasonable price that people refuse to buy them

Ex: The luxury brand priced itself out of the market , and only a select few could afford their products .

to [see] the color of {one's} money [Phrase]

to make sure that someone can pay for something before doing business with them

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Arbeit und Geld
Die Geschäftswelt	Büroleben & Arbeit	Berufliche Verantwortlichkeiten und Aufgaben	Stellenangebote
Zusammenarbeit & Teamarbeit	Beschäftigt und aktiv	Geld verdienen	Reichtum & Luxus
Armut & Finanzielle Probleme	Preis & Geld	Bezahlung & Kauf	Geld ausgeben oder sparen