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chicken feed
[ουσιαστικό]

an extremely small amount of money

ψίχουλα, λιγοστά χρήματα

ψίχουλα, λιγοστά χρήματα

Ex: The company's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison.Ο Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος της εταιρείας κέρδισε εκατομμύρια ενώ οι εργαζόμενοι έλαβαν μόνο **ψίχουλα** σε σύγκριση.
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red cent
[ουσιαστικό]

an amount of money that is extremely small

ένα λεπτό, μια δεκάρα

ένα λεπτό, μια δεκάρα

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .Το παλιό σπίτι δεν άξιζε **ένα κόκκινο σεντ** στην τωρινή του κατάσταση και χρειαζόταν σημαντικές ανακαινίσεις.
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small fortune
[ουσιαστικό]

money in large amounts

μια μικρή περιουσία, ένα μεγάλο ποσό χρημάτων

μια μικρή περιουσία, ένα μεγάλο ποσό χρημάτων

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune, leaving the family in financial strain .Η ιατρική θεραπεία που απαιτήθηκε για την κατάστασή του κόστισε **μια μικρή περιουσία**, αφήνοντας την οικογένεια σε οικονομική πίεση.
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for a song
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at a price that is extremely low

Ex: The talented musician agreed to for a song at the local charity event .
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dirt cheap
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costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

Ex: We stayed at dirt cheap motel while traveling cross-country .
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cheap and cheerful
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having a low price and a satisfactory quality

Ex: They decided to have a cheap and cheerful picnic in the park, bringing homemade sandwiches and snacks.
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to be affordable by many

Ex: The travel agency provides holiday packages suit every pocket, offering both budget-friendly and luxury options .
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the value a person gains in exchange for the amount of money they spend or the effort they make

Ex: The travel package includes various activities , giving tourists bang for their buck.
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too fancy or costly for someone

Ex: The spicy curry was too rich for her blood; she preferred milder flavors.
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white elephant
[ουσιαστικό]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

άσπρος ελέφαντας, δαπανηρό βάρος

άσπρος ελέφαντας, δαπανηρό βάρος

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Το νέο λογισμικό, παρά τις υποσχόμενες λειτουργίες του, αποδείχθηκε ένα **λευκό ελέφαντα** για την εταιρεία λόγω συνεχών δυσλειτουργιών και προβλημάτων συμβατότητας.
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an arm and (a) leg
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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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at a price
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with a very high price

Ex: The politician was ready to support the controversial bill , but it for a price— he wanted a specific provision included .
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to break the bank
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to financially ruin one due to having a very high cost

Ex: They wanted to throw an extravagant wedding, but they didn't want to break the bank, so they opted for a more budget-friendly celebration.
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highway robbery
[ουσιαστικό]

an act of overcharging

ένοπλη ληστεία, απάτη

ένοπλη ληστεία, απάτη

Ex: The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare , feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride .Ο ταξιτζής χρέωσε ένα γελοίο ναύλο, που έμοιαζε με **ληστεία στον αυτοκινητόδρομο** για μια μικρή διαδρομή.
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to up the ante
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to increase the price of something

Ex: The restaurant decided to up the ante by introducing a new menu with exotic dishes to attract more customers.
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over the odds
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(of a price tag) much more than what is considered normal or fair

Ex: We had to over the odds to get good seats for the concert .
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a pretty penny
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a large amount of money

Ex: The wedding reception at the fancy hotel venue will set them back a pretty penny, but they want to make it special.
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to be a steal
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(of something available for sale) to be much cheaper than its usual or expected price

Ex: The vintage book collection he inherited from his was a steal, as some rare editions were worth a small fortune .
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to sell one's services or goods at such a high and unreasonable price that people refuse to buy them

Ex: The luxury priced itself out of the market, and only a select few could afford their products .
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to make sure that someone can pay for something before doing business with them

Ex: The event organizer required attendees to pay a deposit see the color of their money and secure their spot .
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