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Trabajo y Dinero - Precio y dinero

Sumérgete en modismos ingleses sobre precio y dinero, como "break the bank" y "red cent".

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

an extremely small amount of money

migajas, monedas

migajas, monedas

Ex: The company's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison.
red cent
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is extremely small

un centavo rojo, un centavo

un centavo rojo, un centavo

Ex: The old house was n't worth red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .
small fortune
[Sustantivo]

money in large amounts

una pequeña fortuna, una suma considerable

una pequeña fortuna, una suma considerable

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost small fortune, leaving the family in financial strain .
for a song
[Frase]

at a price that is extremely low

Ex: The talented musician agreed to 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 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 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 thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

elefante blanco, carga costosa

elefante blanco, carga costosa

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .

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 for a price— he 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 highway robbery for a short ride .

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 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 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 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 see the color of their money and secure their spot .
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