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Lavoro e Denaro - Prezzo e Denaro

Tuffati nelle espressioni idiomatiche inglesi riguardanti prezzo e denaro, come "rompere la banca" e "centesimo rosso".

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chicken feed
[sostantivo]

an extremely small amount of money

una piccola somma di denaro

una piccola somma di denaro

Ex: The company's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison.Il CEO dell'azienda ha guadagnato milioni mentre i lavoratori ricevevano solo **briciole** in confronto.
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red cent
[sostantivo]

an amount of money that is extremely small

soldo bucato

soldo bucato

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .La vecchia casa non valeva **un centesimo rosso** nelle sue condizioni attuali e necessitava di importanti ristrutturazioni.
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small fortune
[sostantivo]

money in large amounts

piccola fortuna

piccola fortuna

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune, leaving the family in financial strain .Il trattamento medico richiesto per la sua condizione è costato **una piccola fortuna**, lasciando la famiglia in difficoltà finanziarie.
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for a song
[Frase]

at a price that is extremely low

per una canzone

per una canzone

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

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

molto economico

molto economico

Ex: We stayed at dirt cheap motel while traveling cross-country .
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having a low price and a satisfactory quality

economico e allegro

economico e allegro

Ex: They decided to have a cheap and cheerful picnic in the park, bringing homemade sandwiches and snacks.
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to be affordable by many

Ex: The travel agency provides holiday packages suit every pocket, offering both budget-friendly and luxury options .
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the value a person gains in exchange for the amount of money they spend or the effort they make

valore in cambio dei vostri soldi

valore in cambio dei vostri soldi

Ex: The travel package includes various activities , giving tourists bang for their buck.
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too fancy or costly for someone

ricco per il proprio sangue

ricco per il proprio sangue

Ex: The spicy curry was too rich for her blood; she preferred milder flavors.
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white elephant
[sostantivo]

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

cattedrale nel deserto

cattedrale nel deserto

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 .Il nuovo sistema software, nonostante le sue caratteristiche promettenti, si è rivelato un **elefante bianco** per l'azienda a causa di continui guasti e problemi di compatibilità.
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a large sum of money

grande somma di denaro

grande somma di denaro

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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with a very high price

per un prezzo

per un prezzo

Ex: The politician was ready to support the controversial bill , but it for a price— he wanted a specific provision included .
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to financially ruin one due to having a very high cost

rompere la banca

rompere la banca

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
[sostantivo]

an act of overcharging

un prezzo esorbitante

un prezzo esorbitante

Ex: The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare , feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride .Il tassista ha addebitato una tariffa ridicola, sembrando una **rapina in autostrada** per un breve viaggio.
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to increase the price of something

alzare la posta

alzare la posta

Ex: The restaurant decided to up the ante by introducing a new menu with exotic dishes to attract more customers.
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(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 .
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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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(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 .
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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 .
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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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