[IDIOM topic MONEY - FINANCE]
- A penny saved is a penny earned: một xu để dành là một xu kiếm được, khuyên nên tiết kiệm tiền
E.g: She runs her own business and does all the work herself because she believes that a penny saved is a penny earned.
- Beyond one's means: nằm ngoài khả năng chi trả
E.g: The trip was just beyond our means.
- Someone's bread and butter: ám chỉ nguồn sống, kế sinh nhai, nguồn thu nhập
E.g: His family’s bread and butter comes from his small business.
- Cut one's losses: dừng làm việc gây thua lỗ và tổn thất
E.g: They decided to stop the unprofitable project to cut their losses.
- Down-and-out: không có tiền, công việc, nhà cửa (vừa là tính từ vừa là danh từ)
E.g: She left him when he was down-and-out.
- Bring home the bacon: thành công, kiếm đủ tiền nuôi sống gia đình.
E.g: In my family, my dad is the one who brings home the bacon while my mom stays at home and takes care of us.
- At all costs: bằng mọi giá, quyết tâm làm điều gì
E.g: I’ll be the winner at all costs.
- Earn a living: kiếm sống
E.g: She’s financially independent. She can earn her own living.
- Money doesn't grow on trees: ý nhắc nhở tiêu tiền hợp lý, vì tiền khó kiếm
E.g: I wanted to have a new car but then I changed my mind because my old car was still in good condition. My mom always reminds me that money doesn’t grow on trees.
- Pour money down the drain: tiêu hoang
E.g: This second-hand fridge isn’t working well. Buying it is just pouring money down the drain.
- Born with a silver spoon in your mouth: sướng từ trong trứng sướng ra, sinh ra trong một gia đình sung túc, đủ điền kiện
E.g: He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, so he has never known what hard work is.
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