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Trabajo y Dinero - Precio & Dinero

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre precio y dinero, como "quebrar el banco" y "centavo rojo".

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English idioms related to Work & Money
chicken feed
[Sustantivo]

an extremely small amount of money

una miseria, migajas

una miseria, migajas

Ex: The company 's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison .El CEO de la empresa ganó millones mientras que los trabajadores recibieron solo **migajas** en comparación.
red cent
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is extremely small

un céntimo, un centavo

un céntimo, un centavo

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .La vieja casa no valía **un centavo rojo** en su estado actual y necesitaba reformas importantes.
small fortune
[Sustantivo]

money in large amounts

una pequeña fortuna, un dineral

una pequeña fortuna, un dineral

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune, leaving the family in financial strain .El tratamiento médico requerido para su condición costó **una pequeña fortuna**, dejando a la familia en una situación financiera difícil.
for a song
[Frase]

at a price that is extremely low

Ex: The talented musician agreed to perform for a song at the local charity event.
dirt cheap
[Frase]

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

Ex: We stayed at a dirt cheap motel while traveling cross-country.

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.

to be affordable by many

Ex: The travel agency provides holiday packages that suit every pocket, offering both budget-friendly and luxury options.

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 good bang for their buck.

too fancy or costly for someone

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

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

elefante blanco, regalo envenenado

elefante blanco, regalo envenenado

Ex: The government project was criticized as a white elephant with little public benefit .El proyecto gubernamental fue criticado como un **elefante blanco** con poco beneficio público.

a large sum of money

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

with a very high price

Ex: The politician was ready to support the controversial bill, but it was for a pricehe wanted a specific provision included.

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.
highway robbery
[Sustantivo]

an act of overcharging

robo a mano armada, estafa

robo a mano armada, estafa

Ex: The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare , feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride .El taxista cobró una tarifa ridícula, sintiéndose como un **robo a mano armada** por un viaje corto.

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.

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

Ex: We had to pay over the odds to get good seats for the concert.

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.

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

Ex: The vintage book collection he inherited from his grandfather was a steal, as some rare editions were worth a small fortune.

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

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