(会員) Fri, Feb. 5, 2016 - Shopping & Money Idioms
He had vaccinations.
He got vaccinated.
He’s been fussy all week.
The government imposed a negative interest rate.
They hope to stimulate the economy.
I dabble in stocks.
He has dabbled in politics.
I’ve dabbled in art.
I dabble in the stock market.
It’s cheap. = a) price is low, b) quality is low.
It's inexpensive. = The price is low.
You get what you pay for.
It’s unbelievably cheap. or It’s dirt cheap.
It’s expensive, but the quality is low. = It’s a rip-off.
He ripped me off. / I got ripped off.
What a rip!
It’s a good deal.
It’s a bargain.
It's a sale. / They are having a sale at Matsuzakaya.
I bought it on sale.
It was a bargain. = I paid a low price, and I’m happy.
It’s a reasonable price.
If you want to negotiate.
Could you give me a discount?
The price is $100.
Will / Would you take $80? How about $80.
It’s highway robbery. = It’s too expensive.
It’s a steal. = It’s very cheap.
I'm broke.
I’m flat broke.
I’m dead broke.
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