Price & Money

an extremely small amount of money

After working for hours, he received only chicken feed for his efforts, which was hardly enough to cover his expenses.

an amount of money that is extremely small

After losing his job, he didn't have a red cent left to pay his bills.

money in large amounts

After years of saving, they finally had enough to buy their dream home, but it still took a small fortune to afford it.

at a price that is extremely low

He sold his old bicycle for a song, as he just wanted to get rid of it quickly.

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

I can’t believe how dirt cheap the tickets were for that concert!

having a low price and a satisfactory quality

The budget-friendly restaurant offers a cheap and cheerful menu with a variety of tasty dishes.

to be affordable by many

The bookstore has a diverse collection of books to suit every pocket, from discounted paperbacks to rare first editions.

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

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

a large sum of money

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

with a very high price

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

to financially ruin one due to having a very high cost

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

an act of overcharging

Buying a bottle of water at the amusement park felt like a highway robbery; it was several times more expensive than outside.

to increase the price of something

In negotiations, the company decided to up the ante by offering additional benefits to potential employees.

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

Mrs Maplin's suppliers are charging the trust way over the odds for pretty much everything.

a large amount of money

The antique vase was sold for a pretty penny at the auction.

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

The beachfront property they purchased during the real estate sale was a steal compared to the market price.

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

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