Trabajo y Dinero - Pago y Compra

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "foot the bill" y "out of pocket" se relacionan con el pago y la compra en inglés.

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to [pay] through the nose for {sth} [Frase]

to pay an unreasonably high price for something

Ex: They paid through the nose for the concert tickets , but it was worth it for their favorite band .

{num} out of {one's} own pocket [Frase]

used for saying that a cost is paid by a person themselves instead of an organization or fund

Ex: After paying for unexpected medical expenses, she found herself $500 out of pocket.

at {one's} expense [Frase]

used to say who has paid for something

Ex: The document was printed at the taxpayer's expense.

to [foot] the bill [Frase]

to accept the financial burden or responsibility for a certain project, service, or event, and pay for it

Ex: He offered to foot the bill for the wedding expenses .

on the hook for {sth} [Frase]

used to say that someone has to pay for something

Ex:

to [pay] {one's} (own|) [way] [Frase]

to pay for one's expenses and not need financial support from others

Ex: The group of friends agreed to pay their own ways during the vacation , ensuring that each person covered their expenses .

going rate [Sustantivo]

tarifa vigente

Ex: The going rate for a haircut at that salon is $ 40 .

El precio habitual por un corte de pelo en ese salón es de 40 $.

nothing down [Frase]

not needing to pay anything upfront or to make a deposit

Ex: The car dealership offered a special promotion where customers could buy a car with nothing down and low monthly payments .

to [pick] up the (bill|check|tab) for {sth} [Frase]

to pay the expense of something, usually instead of someone else

Ex: The couple took turns picking up the bill for their date nights .

to [go] Dutch [Frase]

(of two or more people) to pay one's own share of the costs

Ex: Last night, we went Dutch at the bar, and it worked out great.

to [go] halves [Frase]

to pay half of the expenses each

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to [buy] a lemon [Frase]

to purchase an item, typically a product or object, that is defective, unsatisfactory, or of little value or use

Ex: After buying a lemon of a laptop , she had to spend a fortune on repairs and replacements .

window shopping [Sustantivo]

ver escaparates

Ex: Window shopping is a fun way to pass the time without spending money .

Mirar escaparates es una forma divertida de pasar el tiempo sin gastar dinero.

to [offer] {one's} [hen] for sale on a rainy day [Frase]

to try to sell something when the conditions are not favorable

Ex: Don't be tempted to offer your house for sale on a rainy day just because you need quick cash.

Trabajo y Dinero
El Mundo de los Negocios	Vida de oficina y trabajo	Responsabilidades y tareas del trabajo	Oportunidades de empleo
Colaboración y Trabajo en equipo	Ocupado y activo	Ganar dinero	Riqueza & Lujo
Pobreza y problemas financieros	Precio & Dinero	Pago y Compra	Gastar o ahorrar dinero