Travail et Argent - Richesse & Luxe

Maîtrisez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant la richesse et le luxe, comme "être assis sur un tas d'or" et "de la misère à la richesse".

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from rags to riches [Phrase]

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

Ex: During his early years , he was working relentlessly to transform his life from rags to riches .

to [be] rolling in (it|money) [Phrase]

to have a great deal of money

Ex: After his successful business venture , he is rolling in it , buying expensive cars and luxurious properties .

filthy rich [Phrase]

possessing an excessive amount of money

Ex: If their investment pays off , they could become filthy rich in the near future .

high (on|off) the hog [Phrase]

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: After his business success , he 's been living high on the hog , with a mansion , private jets , and extravagant vacations .

to [be|live|keep] in clover [Phrase]

to be living a comfortable and luxurious life

Ex: After a successful business venture , they are living in clover , surrounded by all the comforts and luxuries money can buy .

in the lap of luxury [Phrase]

in a very comfortable condition due to an abundance of wealth

Ex: After the successful business merger , the company 's executives are now in the lap of luxury , staying at 5-star hotels and flying first class .

to [live] large [Phrase]

to have a very luxurious and comfortable lifestyle

Ex: After winning the lottery , they lived large , throwing extravagant parties and buying expensive jewelry .

{num} better off [Phrase]

used to refer to a financially superior situation than before or when compared to others

a beggar on horseback [Phrase]

someone who has suddenly gained great wealth or high status and has become arrogant or corrupt

Ex: She came from a humble background and inherited a large fortune , but her inability to manage it wisely made her a beggar on horseback .

to [have] it made in the shade [Phrase]

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With a high-paying job , a beautiful home , and a loving family , she has it made in the shade .

deep pockets [nom]

des poches profondes

Ex: The multinational corporation has deep pockets , enabling them to outspend smaller competitors in marketing and research .

La multinationale a des poches profondes, ce qui lui permet de dépenser plus que ses petits concurrents en marketing et en recherche.

creature comforts [nom]

conforts matériels

Ex: After a long day of hiking , returning to a cozy cabin with hot showers and comfortable beds provided creature comforts in the wilderness .

Après une longue journée de randonnée, retourner dans un chalet confortable avec des douches chaudes et des lits confortables offrait des commodités dans la nature sauvage.

to [strike] it rich [Phrase]

to come into possession of a great sum of money in a very sudden or unexpected way

Ex: After investing in a successful startup company , he struck it rich when the company went public .

to [live] the life of Riley [Phrase]

to be enjoying a luxurious and comfortable life

Ex: After retiring with a hefty pension , he has been living the life of Riley , traveling the world and enjoying his hobbies .

to [rake] in the money [Phrase]

to earn a large amount of money, usually quickly or easily

Ex: After launching their new product , the company began to rake in the money as sales skyrocketed .

Travail et Argent
Le Monde des Affaires	Vie de bureau et travail	Responsabilités et tâches professionnelles	Opportunités d'emploi
Collaboration & Travail d'équipe	Occupé et actif	Gagner de l'argent	Richesse & Luxe
Pauvreté et problèmes financiers	Prix & Argent	Paiement et Achat	Dépenser ou économiser de l'argent