Робота і Гроші - Ціна & Гроші

Занурюйтесь у англійські ідіоми щодо ціни та грошей, такі як "розорити банк" та "червоний цент".

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chicken feed [іменник]

дрібні гроші

Ex: The company 's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison .

Генеральний директор компанії заробив мільйони, тоді як працівники отримали лише курячий корм у порівнянні.

red cent [іменник]

копійка

Ex: After losing his job , he did n't have a red cent left to pay his bills .

Після втрати роботи у нього не залишилося жодної копійки, щоб сплатити рахунки.

small fortune [іменник]

невеликий статок

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune , leaving the family in financial strain .

Медичне лікування, необхідне для його стану, коштувало невеликий статок, залишивши сім'ю у фінансовому напруженні.

for a song [фраза]

at a price that is extremely low

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

dirt cheap [фраза]

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

Ex: I ca n’t believe how dirt cheap the tickets were for that concert !

cheap and cheerful [фраза]

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 [suit] every pocket [фраза]

to be affordable by many

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

bang for {one's} [buck] [фраза]

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 good bang for their buck .

rich for {one's} blood [фраза]

too fancy or costly for someone

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

white elephant [іменник]

білий слон

Ex: The software upgrade was a white elephant — flashy but impractical .

Оновлення програмного забезпечення було білим слоном— яскравим, але непрактичним.

an arm and (a|) leg [фраза]

a large sum of money

Ex: He loved collecting rare coins , but some of the coins he desired cost an arm and leg .

(at|for) a price [фраза]

with a very high price

Ex: He was willing to help with the project, but it came with a price—he expected recognition for his contributions.

to [break] the bank [фраза]

to financially ruin one due to having a very high cost

Ex: She loves shopping for designer clothes , but she knows not to break the bank on expensive fashion items .

highway robbery [іменник]

озброєне пограбування

Ex: The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare , feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride .

Таксист стягнув смішну плату, що відчувалося як розбій на дорозі за коротку поїздку.

to [up|raise] the ante [фраза]

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 .

over the odds [фраза]

(of a price tag) much more than what is considered normal or fair

Ex: We had to pay over the odds to get good seats for the concert .

a pretty penny [фраза]

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 .

to [be] a steal [фраза]

(of something available for sale) to be much cheaper than its usual or expected price

Ex: The vintage book collection he inherited from his grandfather was a steal , as some rare editions were worth a small fortune .

to [price] {oneself} out of the market [фраза]

to sell one's services or goods at such a high and unreasonable price that people refuse to buy them

Ex: The artisan coffee shop increased its prices significantly , eventually pricing itself out of the market as customers turned to more affordable alternatives .

to [see] the color of {one's} money [фраза]

to make sure that someone can pay for something before doing business with them

Ex: The event organizer required attendees to pay a deposit to see the color of their money and secure their spot .

Робота і Гроші
Діловий Світ	Офісне життя та робота	Обов'язки та завдання з роботи	Вакансії
Співпраця & Командна робота	Зайнятий та активний	Заробіток грошей	Багатство & Розкіш
Бідність та фінансові проблеми	Ціна & Гроші	Оплата та Покупка	Витрачати або заощаджувати гроші