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Ενότητα 5 - Λεξιλόγιο

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Έξοδος
1-
to cost a fortune
2-
to live on
3-
well-off
4-
bargain
5-
to treat
6-
debt
7-
dirt cheap
8-
rich
9-
to afford
10-
in the red
11-
to splash out
12-
skint
13-
to be worth a fortune
14-
an arm and (a) leg
To cost a fortune
[ φράση ]
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/kˈɔst ɐ fˈɔːɹtʃən/
Spelling
Κλείσιμο
Σύνδεση
N/A

N/A

to be very expensive or require a lot of money to purchase

example
Παράδειγμα
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The luxury watch cost a fortune, but he still bought it.
Renovating the old house will definitely cost a fortune.
To live on
[ ρήμα ]
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/lˈaɪv ˈɑːn/
(ζεί από)

(ζεί από)

ζει με

to have the amount of money needed to buy necessities

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
Κατάσταση Φράσης
inseparable
ρήμα της φράσης
live
μόριο της φράσης
on
well-off
Well-off
[ επίθετο ]
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/wˈɛlˈɔf/
(καλά οικονομικά)

(καλά οικονομικά)

ευκατάστατος

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

bargain
Bargain
[ ουσιαστικό ]
b
b
a
ɑ
r
r
g
g
ai
ɪ
n
n
(κέρδος)

(κέρδος)

ευκαιρία

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

To treat
[ ρήμα ]
t
t
r
r
ea
i
t
t
(κάνω δώρο)

(κάνω δώρο)

φιλοξενώ

to give someone a gift or provide them with entertainment as a gesture of kindness

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
debt
Debt
[ ουσιαστικό ]
d
d
e
ɛ
b
t
t
(οφειλή)

(οφειλή)

χρέος

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

dirt cheap
Dirt cheap
[ φράση ]
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/dˈɜːt tʃˈiːp/
N/A

N/A

Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

What is the origin of the idiom "dirt cheap" and when to use it?

The idiom "dirt cheap" is a relatively recent expression, dating back to the 20th century. This phrase is used to describe something that is available at an extremely low cost or price, indicating that it is a remarkable bargain or deal.

rich
Rich
[ επίθετο ]
r
r
i
ɪ
ch
ʧ
(ευκατάστατος)

(ευκατάστατος)

πλούσιος

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

poor
to afford
To afford
[ ρήμα ]
a
ə
ff
f
o
ɔ
r
r
d
d
(μπορώ να πληρώσω)

(μπορώ να πληρώσω)

έχω τη δυνατότητα (na)

to be able to pay the cost of something

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
(in|into) the red
in the red
[ φράση ]
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/ɪn ˌɪntʊ ðə ɹˈɛd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

in the black
What is the origin of the idiom "in the red" and when to use it?

The phrase "in the red" originates from the practice of using red ink to indicate negative amounts or deficits in financial records and accounting ledgers. This idiom is used to describe a financial situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a negative balance or deficit.

to splash out
To splash out
[ ρήμα ]
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/splˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
(ξοδεύω υπερβολικά (xodevo ypervolika))

(ξοδεύω υπερβολικά (xodevo ypervolika))

σπαταλώ (spataló)

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Κατάσταση Φράσης
inseparable
ρήμα της φράσης
splash
μόριο της φράσης
out
Skint
[ επίθετο ]
s
s
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
(στην ψυχή (meaning broke or destitute))

(στην ψυχή (meaning broke or destitute))

άνευ χρημάτων

having little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties

To be worth a fortune
[ φράση ]
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/biː wˈɜːθ ɐ fˈɔːɹtʃən/
N/A

N/A

to be extremely valuable, usually in terms of money

an arm and (a|) leg
An arm and (a) leg
[ φράση ]
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/ɐn ˈɑːɹm ænd ɐ lˈɛɡ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

a large sum of money

What is the origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" is uncertain, but it is believed to have become popular in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by similar expressions that imply a significant cost or sacrifice. This phrase is used to describe something that is excessively expensive or requires a significant sacrifice in terms of cost or effort.

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