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dog eat dog
to fluctuate
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fluttuare

fluttuare

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

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The economy fluctuates, affecting businesses and individuals alike.
The stock market fluctuates wildly.

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Intransitivo
to plummet
to plummet
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precipitare

precipitare

to decline in amount or value in a sudden and rapid way

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Intransitivo
to soar
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andare alle stelle

andare alle stelle

to increase rapidly to a high level

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Intransitivo
convertible
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convertibile

convertibile

able to be changed from one form of currency, investment, or security into another

inconvertible
extravagant
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stravagante

stravagante

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

fiscal
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fiscale

fiscale

relating to government revenue or public money, especially taxes

nonfinancial
overdue
overdue
aggettivo
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/ˈoʊvɝˈdu/
in ritardo

in ritardo

‌not paid, done, etc. within the required or expected timeframe

alimony
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alimenti

alimenti

the money that is demanded by the court to be paid to an ex-spouse or ex-partner

arrears
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arretrato

arretrato

an unpaid debt that is past due

collateral
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collaterale

collaterale

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

incentive
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incentivo

incentivo

a payment or concession to encourage someone to do something specific

audit
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controllare

controllare

a formal inspection of a business's financial records to see if they are correct and accurate or not

quotation
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citazione

citazione

a statement indicating the cost of a specific service or piece of work

What is a "quotation"?

A quotation is a statement that provides an estimate of the cost for a specific service or piece of work. It details the anticipated price based on the requirements and scope of the project or service. A quotation typically includes a breakdown of costs and any terms or conditions associated with the price. It is used to inform clients or customers of the expected expenses before committing to the work or service.

crunch
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scricchiolio

scricchiolio

a challenging situation caused by a shortage, such as time, money, or resources, that requires immediate attention or action

dividend
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dividendo

dividendo

an amount of money paid regularly to the shareholders of a company

ransom
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riscatto

riscatto

an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity

subsidy
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(sovvenzione)

sussidio

an amount of money that a government or organization pays to lower the costs of producing goods or providing services so that prices do not increase

tariff
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tariffa

tariffa

a tax paid on goods imported or exported

usury
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usura

usura

the act of loaning money to others and demanding a very high interest rate

liquidity
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liquidità

liquidità

financial assets in the form of money or able to be easily converted into money

monetarism
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monetarismo

monetarismo

the theory or policy of controlling the amount of money in circulation as the preferred method of stabilizing the economy

stagflation
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stagflazione

stagflazione

an economic situation with persistent high inflation and a high unemployment rate

conglomerate
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conglomerato

conglomerato

a corporation formed by merging different firms or businesses

subsidiary
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filiale

filiale

a business company controlled or owned by a holding or parent company

infomercial
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televendita

televendita

an advertising television program that tries to promote a product by giving a lot of information about it in a supposedly objective manner

What is an "infomercial"?

An infomercial is a type of television commercial that is longer than a typical advertisement, often lasting anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour or more. It is designed to provide detailed information about a product or service, explaining its features, benefits, and how it works. Infomercials often use demonstrations, customer testimonials, and persuasive messaging to encourage viewers to purchase the product. They are typically shown during off-peak hours and aim to inform and convince the audience to take immediate action, such as calling a number or visiting a website.

curtailment
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abbreviazione

abbreviazione

the act of reducing or limiting something in order to reach financial stability

loan shark
loan shark
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usuraio

usuraio

Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

a person who lends money to people, typically under illegal conditions, at a very high rate of interest

What is the origin of the idiom "loan shark" and when to use it?

The idiom "loan shark" has its origins in the criminal underworld and is believed to date back to the early 20th century. It is thought to have originated in the United States where individuals would lend money to borrowers at extremely high interest rates. The phrase is often used to describe illegal lending practices that involve using threats, violence, or intimidation to make borrowers pay back the money they owe.

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Nome Composto
magnate
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magnate

magnate

a wealthy, influential, and successful businessperson

dog eat dog
dog eat dog
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cane mangia cane

cane mangia cane

Idiom
Informal

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

What is the origin of the idiom "dog eat dog" and when to use it?

The idiom "dog eat dog" has its origins in the world of dogfighting, where dogs were pitted against each other in fights to the death. Today, the phrase is used more broadly to describe any situation where people are competing fiercely for limited resources or opportunities, and are willing to do whatever it takes to come out on top, regardless of the impact on others.

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