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仕事とお金 - 貧困と経済問題

「ピンチを感じて」や「パンライン」など、貧困と経済問題に関連する英語の慣用句を調べてみましょう。

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English idioms related to Work & Money

to face problems and difficulties, particularly financial ones

Ex: You can make your catch cold and make them not do what they would rather do .

to suffer ruin, failure, or defeat, due to financial difficulties, and without the possibility of recovery or rescue

Ex: The small startup struggled to secure funding went to the wall before it had a chance to realize its potential .

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: The gambler was taking high risks and lost his shirt, leaving him in financial ruin .

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers , leading to significant losses , and they were in the red.

in an extremely bad financial condition

Ex: The recent economic downturn left many on their uppers, unable to afford even the most basic necessities .

to survive with only the bare minimum resources, often with no savings or financial security

Ex: During the recession , numerous families found living from hand to mouth, unable to save for the future .

severely lacking money

extremely lacking money

Ex: The once prosperous business owner as poor as Job after a series of unfortunate events and bankruptcy .

to not have any money

Ex: The struggling musician not have a bean, relying on the generosity of friends for food and shelter .

(of people) without any home or shelter, therefore constantly moving from one location to another

Ex: The nomadic tribe has on the road for generations , moving with their herds to find grazing lands .

the income level below which a person is considered to be living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship

生活保護ライン, 貧困ライン

生活保護ライン, 貧困ライン

Ex: The minimum wage in the country is the breadline, making it difficult for workers to meet their basic needs .

used to refer to someone who does not have enough money and is considered poor by the society's standards

Ex: The charity aimed to provide assistance to families who out at elbows due to unforeseen financial hardships .

to face financial difficulties, particularly due to not having the same income as before

Ex: With the rising cost of living , many families are starting feel the pinch and must carefully budget their expenses .

used to say that an amount of money was lost due to a transaction

dry spell
[名詞]

a period that is lacking productivity, profit, success, etc.

無収穫期 (むしゅうかくき), 不調期 (ふちょうき)

無収穫期 (むしゅうかくき), 不調期 (ふちょうき)

Ex: The sports team went through dry spell, losing several games in a row before making a comeback .

affected by poverty to an extreme degree

Ex: She grew up in a small village , and her family dirt poor, struggling to afford even the most basic food .

to forgive and forget someone's debt, enabling them to start fresh without any financial obligations

Ex: Realizing the financial strain on families during the pandemic , the bank announced a plan wipe the slate clean for certain mortgage holders , alleviating their debt obligations temporarily .

to cease to exist as a functional company or business due to financial challenges or difficulties

Ex: The small went out of business after it struggled to attract enough customers to sustain its operations .

with a minimal amount of financial resources

Ex: They managed to travel on a shoestring by staying in budget accommodations and using public transportation .

lacking any money or financial resources

Ex: The unexpected medical bills left the flat broke, unable to cover their everyday expenses .

very little or no money

Ex: The family lived in a run-down shack , barely a pot to piss in, and struggled to survive .
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