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Trabalho e Dinheiro - Preço & Dinheiro

Mergulhe nos idiomas ingleses sobre preço e dinheiro, como "quebrar o banco" e "centavo vermelho".

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chicken feed
[substantivo]

an extremely small amount of money

mixaria, troco de pinga

mixaria, troco de pinga

Ex: The company's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison.O CEO da empresa ganhou milhões enquanto os trabalhadores receberam apenas **migalhas** em comparação.
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red cent
[substantivo]

an amount of money that is extremely small

um tostão, um centavo

um tostão, um centavo

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .A casa velha não valia **um tostão furado** na sua condição atual e precisava de reformas significativas.
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small fortune
[substantivo]

money in large amounts

uma pequena fortuna, uma boa quantia

uma pequena fortuna, uma boa quantia

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune, leaving the family in financial strain .O tratamento médico necessário para sua condição custou **uma pequena fortuna**, deixando a família em dificuldades financeiras.
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for a song
[frase]

at a price that is extremely low

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

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

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

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

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

elefante branco, fardo caro

elefante branco, fardo caro

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 .O novo sistema de software, apesar de seus recursos promissores, provou ser um **elefante branco** para a empresa devido a falhas constantes e problemas de compatibilidade.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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highway robbery
[substantivo]

an act of overcharging

roubo à mão armada, golpe

roubo à mão armada, golpe

Ex: The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare , feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride .O motorista de táxi cobrou uma tarifa ridícula, parecendo um **assalto na estrada** por uma curta viagem.
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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.
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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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