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Yunit 5 - Talasalitaan

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Lumabas
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
Parirala
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/kˈɔst ɐ fˈɔːɹtʃən/
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N/A

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

example
Halimbawa
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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
Pandiwa
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/lˈaɪv ˈɑːn/
(mamuhay sa)

(mamuhay sa)

mabuhay sa

to have the amount of money needed to buy necessities

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
Katayuang Parirala
inseparable
pandiwa ng parirala
live
bahagi ng parirala
on
well-off
well-off
pang-uri
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/wˈɛlˈɔf/
(maayos ang kalagayan)

(maayos ang kalagayan)

may kaya

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

bargain
bargain
Pangngalan
b
b
a
ɑ
r
r
g
g
ai
ɪ
n
n
(pasyon)

(pasyon)

mura

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

to treat
Pandiwa
t
t
r
r
ea
i:
t
t
(mag-aruga)

(mag-aruga)

magbigay ng regalo

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

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
debt
debt
Pangngalan
d
d
e
ɛ
b
t
t
(tungkulin)

(tungkulin)

utang

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

dirt cheap
dirt cheap
Parirala
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/dˈɜːt tʃˈiːp/
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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
pang-uri
r
r
i
ɪ
ch
ʧ
(bilyonaryo)

(bilyonaryo)

mayaman

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

poor
to afford
to afford
Pandiwa
a
ə
ff
f
o
ɔ
r
r
d
d
(danasin)

(danasin)

kaya

to be able to pay the cost of something

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos
(in|into) the red
in the red
Parirala
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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
Pandiwa
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/splˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
(magpakasasa)

(magpakasasa)

mag-splurge

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Katayuang Parirala
inseparable
pandiwa ng parirala
splash
bahagi ng parirala
out
skint
pang-uri
s
s
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
(nasa kakapusan ng pera)

(nasa kakapusan ng pera)

walang pera

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

to be worth a fortune
Parirala
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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
Parirala
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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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