Travail et Argent - Prix & Argent

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais concernant le prix et l'argent, comme "casser la tirelire" et "sou rouge".

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chicken feed

[nom]

an extremely small amount of money

une bouchée de pain, des clopinettes

Ex: The company 's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison .Le PDG de l'entreprise a gagné des millions tandis que les travailleurs ne recevaient que des **peanuts** en comparaison.

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red cent

[nom]

an amount of money that is extremely small

un sou, un centime

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .La vieille maison ne valait pas **un sou rouge** dans son état actuel et avait besoin de rénovations importantes.

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small fortune

[nom]

money in large amounts

une petite fortune, un pactole

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune, leaving the family in financial strain .Le traitement médical nécessaire pour son état a coûté **une petite fortune**, laissant la famille dans une situation financière difficile.

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for a song

[Phrase]

at a price that is extremely low

Ex: The talented musician agreed to perform for a song at the local charity event.

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dirt cheap

[Phrase]

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

Ex: We stayed at a dirt cheap motel while traveling cross-country.

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cheap and cheerful

[Phrase]

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.

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to suit every pocket

[Phrase]

to be affordable by many

Ex: The travel agency provides holiday packages that suit every pocket, offering both budget-friendly and luxury options.

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bang for one's buck

[Phrase]

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 good bang for their buck.

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rich for one's blood

[Phrase]

too fancy or costly for someone

Ex: The spicy curry was too rich for her blood; she preferred milder flavors.

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white elephant

[nom]

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

éléphant blanc, cadeau empoisonné

Ex: The government project was criticized as a white elephant with little public benefit .Le projet gouvernemental a été critiqué comme étant un **éléphant blanc** avec peu d'avantages publics.

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an arm and (a) leg

[Phrase]

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.

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at a price

[Phrase]

with a very high price

Ex: The politician was ready to support the controversial bill, but it was for a price—he wanted a specific provision included.

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to break the bank

[Phrase]

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.

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highway robbery

[nom]

an act of overcharging

vol à main armée, escroquerie

Ex: The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare , feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride .Le chauffeur de taxi a facturé un tarif ridicule, ressemblant à un **vol à main armée** pour une courte course.

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to up the ante

[Phrase]

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.

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over the odds

[Phrase]

(of a price tag) much more than what is considered normal or fair

Ex: We had to pay over the odds to get good seats for the concert.

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a pretty penny

[Phrase]

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.

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to be a steal

[Phrase]

(of something available for sale) to be much cheaper than its usual or expected price

Ex: The vintage book collection he inherited from his grandfather was a steal, as some rare editions were worth a small fortune.

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to price oneself out of the market

[Phrase]

to sell one's services or goods at such a high and unreasonable price that people refuse to buy them

Ex: The luxury brand priced itself out of the market, and only a select few could afford their products.

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to see the color of one's money

[Phrase]

to make sure that someone can pay for something before doing business with them

Ex: The event organizer required attendees to pay a deposit to see the color of their money and secure their spot.

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