Arbete och Pengar - Rikedom & Lyx

Behärska engelska idiomatiska uttryck om rikedom och lyx, som "ha det gjort i skuggan" och "från fattig till rik".

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from rags to riches [Fras]

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

Ex: During his early years , he was working relentlessly to transform his life from rags to riches .

to [be] rolling in (it|money) [Fras]

to have a great deal of money

Ex: After his successful business venture , he is rolling in it , buying expensive cars and luxurious properties .

filthy rich [Fras]

possessing an excessive amount of money

Ex: The celebrity is still making money from endorsements and is getting even more filthy rich .

high (on|off) the hog [Fras]

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: When he won the lottery , he lived high on the hog for a while , indulging in all kinds of extravagant experiences .

to [be|live|keep] in clover [Fras]

to be living a comfortable and luxurious life

Ex: When they sold their successful business , they were in clover , finally able to retire early and fulfill their dreams .

in the lap of luxury [Fras]

in a very comfortable condition due to an abundance of wealth

Ex: After the successful business merger , the company 's executives are now in the lap of luxury , staying at 5-star hotels and flying first class .

to [live] large [Fras]

to have a very luxurious and comfortable lifestyle

Ex: After winning the lottery , they lived large , throwing extravagant parties and buying expensive jewelry .

{num} better off [Fras]

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

a beggar on horseback [Fras]

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

Ex: After winning the lottery , he turned into a beggar on horseback , spending recklessly and neglecting his responsibilities .

to [have] it made in the shade [Fras]

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

Ex: After winning the championship , the star athlete has it made in the shade with endorsement deals and media attention .

deep pockets [Substantiv]

djupa fickor

Ex: The insurance company has deep pockets , making it challenging for policyholders to negotiate settlements in their favor .

Försäkringsbolaget har djupa fickor, vilket gör det utmanande för försäkringstagarna att förhandla fram förlikningar till deras fördel.

creature comforts [Substantiv]

bekvämligheter

Ex: The elderly couple decided to downsize their home to a smaller apartment with all the necessary creature comforts for their comfort and convenience .

Det äldre paret bestämde sig för att minska storleken på sitt hem till en mindre lägenhet med alla nödvändiga bekvämligheter för deras komfort och bekvämlighet.

to [strike] it rich [Fras]

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

Ex: The amateur prospector struck it rich when he found a massive diamond in the unlikeliest of places .

to [live] the life of Riley [Fras]

to be enjoying a luxurious and comfortable life

Ex: After retiring with a hefty pension , he has been living the life of Riley , traveling the world and enjoying his hobbies .

to [rake] in the money [Fras]

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

Ex: The talented musician 's latest album is raking in the money , topping the charts and selling out concerts .

Arbete och Pengar
Affärsvärlden	Kontorsliv & Arbete	Arbetsuppgifter och ansvar	Jobbmöjligheter
Samarbete & Lagarbete	Upptagen och aktiv	Tjäna pengar	Rikedom & Lyx
Fattigdom & Finansiella Problem	Pris & Pengar	Betalning & Köp	Spendera eller spara pengar