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to cost a fortune
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to live on
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well-off
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bargain
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to treat
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debt
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dirt cheap
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rich
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to afford
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in the red
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to splash out
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skint
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to be worth a fortune
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an arm and (a) leg
To cost a fortune
[ 短语 ]
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/kˈɔst ɐ fˈɔːɹtʃən/
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to be very expensive or require a lot of money to purchase

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The luxury watch cost a fortune, but he still bought it.
Renovating the old house will definitely cost a fortune.
To live on
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/lˈaɪv ˈɑːn/
(靠...生活)

(靠...生活)

以...为生

to have the amount of money needed to buy necessities

语法信息:

及物动词
短语状态
inseparable
短语的动词
live
短语的助词
on
well-off
Well-off
[ 形容词 ]
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/wˈɛlˈɔf/
(小康的)

(小康的)

富裕的

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

bargain
Bargain
[ 名词 ]
b
b
a
ɑ
r
r
g
g
ai
ɪ
n
n
(划算的交易)

(划算的交易)

便宜货

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

To treat
[ 动词 ]
t
t
r
r
ea
i
t
t
(请客)

(请客)

款待

to give someone a gift or provide them with entertainment as a gesture of kindness

语法信息:

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debt
Debt
[ 名词 ]
d
d
e
ɛ
b
t
t
(欠款)

(欠款)

债务

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

dirt cheap
Dirt cheap
[ 短语 ]
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/dˈɜːt tʃˈiːp/
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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

What is the origin of the idiom "dirt cheap" and when to use it?

The idiom "dirt cheap" is a relatively recent expression, dating back to the 20th century. This phrase is used to describe something that is available at an extremely low cost or price, indicating that it is a remarkable bargain or deal.

rich
Rich
[ 形容词 ]
r
r
i
ɪ
ch
ʧ
(有钱的)

(有钱的)

富有的

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

poor
to afford
To afford
[ 动词 ]
a
ə
ff
f
o
ɔ
r
r
d
d
(负担得起)

(负担得起)

买得起

to be able to pay the cost of something

语法信息:

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(in|into) the red
in the red
[ 短语 ]
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/ɪn ˌɪntʊ ðə ɹˈɛd/
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Idiom

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

in the black
What is the origin of the idiom "in the red" and when to use it?

The phrase "in the red" originates from the practice of using red ink to indicate negative amounts or deficits in financial records and accounting ledgers. This idiom is used to describe a financial situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a negative balance or deficit.

to splash out
To splash out
[ 动词 ]
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/splˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
(大肆花钱)

(大肆花钱)

挥霍

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

语法信息:

短语状态
inseparable
短语的动词
splash
短语的助词
out
Skint
[ 形容词 ]
s
s
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
(口袋空空的)

(口袋空空的)

没钱的

having little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties

To be worth a fortune
[ 短语 ]
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/biː wˈɜːθ ɐ fˈɔːɹtʃən/
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to be extremely valuable, usually in terms of money

an arm and (a|) leg
An arm and (a) leg
[ 短语 ]
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/ɐn ˈɑːɹm ænd ɐ lˈɛɡ/
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Idiom
Informal

a large sum of money

What is the origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" is uncertain, but it is believed to have become popular in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by similar expressions that imply a significant cost or sacrifice. This phrase is used to describe something that is excessively expensive or requires a significant sacrifice in terms of cost or effort.

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