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仕事とお金 - 価格とお金

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chicken feed
[名詞]

an extremely small amount of money

雀の涙, わずかなお金

雀の涙, わずかなお金

Ex: The company's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison.会社のCEOは数百万を稼いだが、労働者は比較して**雀の涙**しか受け取らなかった。
red cent
[名詞]

an amount of money that is extremely small

一銭, 一厘

一銭, 一厘

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .その古い家は現在の状態では**赤いセント**の価値もなく、大幅な改修が必要でした。

money in large amounts

小さな財産, 多額のお金

小さな財産, 多額のお金

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune, leaving the family in financial strain .彼の状態に必要な医療処置は**小さな財産**を要し、家族を財政的負担に陥れた。

at a price that is extremely low

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

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

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

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.

to be affordable by many

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

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 bang for their buck.

too fancy or costly for someone

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

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

白象, 高価な負担

白象, 高価な負担

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 .その新しいソフトウェアシステムは、有望な機能にもかかわらず、絶え間ない不具合と互換性の問題により、会社にとって**白象**であることが判明しました。

a large sum of money

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

with a very high price

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

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.

an act of overcharging

武装強盗, 詐欺

武装強盗, 詐欺

Ex: The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare , feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride .タクシーの運転手は短い乗車に対して ** highway robbery ** のようなばかげた運賃を請求した。

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.

(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 .

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.

(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 .

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 .

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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