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Trabaho at Pera - Presyo & Pera

Sumisid sa mga English idioms tungkol sa presyo at pera, tulad ng "break the bank" at "red cent".

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chicken feed
[Pangngalan]

an extremely small amount of money

kaunting halaga, sapat lang pambili ng pagkain ng manok

kaunting halaga, sapat lang pambili ng pagkain ng manok

Ex: The company's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison.Ang CEO ng kumpanya ay kumita ng milyon-milyon habang ang mga manggagawa ay nakatanggap lamang ng **kakarampot** sa paghahambing.
red cent
[Pangngalan]

an amount of money that is extremely small

isang sentimo, isang pera

isang sentimo, isang pera

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .Ang lumang bahay ay hindi nagkakahalaga ng **isang pulang sentimo** sa kasalukuyang kalagayan nito at nangangailangan ng malalaking pag-aayos.
small fortune
[Pangngalan]

money in large amounts

isang maliit na kapalaran, malaking halaga ng pera

isang maliit na kapalaran, malaking halaga ng pera

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune, leaving the family in financial strain .Ang paggamot na medikal na kinakailangan para sa kanyang kalagayan ay nagkakahalaga ng **maliit na yaman**, na nag-iwan sa pamilya sa financial strain.
for a song
[Parirala]

at a price that is extremely low

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

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 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
[Pangngalan]

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

puting elepante, mahal na pasanin

puting elepante, mahal na pasanin

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 .Ang bagong software system, sa kabila ng mga promising na feature nito, ay napatunayang isang **white elephant** para sa kumpanya dahil sa patuloy na glitches at compatibility issues.

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.
at a price
[Parirala]

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
[Pangngalan]

an act of overcharging

pagnanakaw na may armas, panloloko

pagnanakaw na may armas, panloloko

Ex: The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare , feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride .Ang tsuper ng taxi ay naningil ng isang katawa-tawang pamasahe, parang isang **pagnanakaw sa highway** para sa isang maikling biyahe.
to up the ante
[Parirala]

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.
over the odds
[Parirala]

(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 pretty penny
[Parirala]

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.
to be a steal
[Parirala]

(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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