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Praca i Pieniądze - Bogactwo i Luksus

Opanuj angielskie idiomy dotyczące bogactwa i luksusu, takie jak "mieć wszystko pod kontrolą" i "od pucybuta do milionera".

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English idioms related to Work & Money
from rags to riches

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

Ex: Not every rags-to-riches story happens overnight.
to [be] rolling in (it|money)

to have a great deal of money

Ex: With those luxury trips every month, you would think they were rolling in it.
filthy rich

possessing an excessive amount of money

Ex: He became filthy rich without ever showing off his money.
high (on|off) the hog

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: We cannot live high on the hog forever; we need to start saving.
to [be|live|keep] in clover

to be living a comfortable and luxurious life

Ex: Once the debts were paid, they felt like they were living in clover.
in the lap of luxury

in a very comfortable condition due to an abundance of wealth

w pełnym luksusie, jak pączek w maśle

w pełnym luksusie, jak pączek w maśle

Ex: They spent the weekend in the lap of luxury at a private villa.

Spędzili weekend w pełnym luksusie w prywatnej willi.

to [live] large

to have a very luxurious and comfortable lifestyle

Ex: He does not live large; most of his money goes into savings.
{num} better off

used to refer to a financially superior situation than before or when compared to others

Ex: Even after repairs, they were still $1,200 better off than if they had bought a new machine.
a beggar on horseback

someone who has suddenly gained great wealth or high status and has become arrogant or corrupt

Ex: She warned him not to become a beggar on horseback just because he had money now.
to [have] it made in the shade

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With a house paid off and a steady income, they have it made in the shade.
deep pockets
deep pockets
[Rzeczownik]

a person or thing such as a business with significant financial resources

duże zaplecze finansowe, bogaty sponsor

duże zaplecze finansowe, bogaty sponsor

Ex: Without deep pockets, it is hard to compete in this industry .

Bez dużego zaplecza finansowego trudno konkurować w tej branży.

creature comforts
creature comforts
[Rzeczownik]

a set of things that make life comfortable and more enjoyable for one

wygody, codzienne wygody

wygody, codzienne wygody

Ex: Moving into the new apartment gave them more creature comforts.

Przeprowadzka do nowego mieszkania dała im więcej codziennych wygód.

to [strike] it rich

to come into possession of a great sum of money in a very sudden or unexpected way

Ex: He dreamed of striking it rich, but he never wanted to work for it.
to [live] the life of Riley

to be enjoying a luxurious and comfortable life

Ex: With a paid-off house and steady income, they are living the life of Riley.
to [rake] in the money

to earn a large amount of money, usually quickly or easily

Ex: During the tourist season, local shops rake in the money.
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