Business
Meaning: to do business quickly
Example: The vegetable vendor was doing a roaring trade in the market today. Read on
Meaning: This phrase advises people to be cautious of their money and have savings.
Example: Now that he has financial difficulties he will realize that a penny saved is as good as a penny earned. Read on
Meaning: silly act
Example: I want to sleep. Stop disturbing me by your monkey business. Read on
Meaning: ing: - not valuable or not in worth - at a lower price than usual - below the nominal value - held in low esteem - out of favor - poorly esteemed - depreciated - offering or selling at reduced prices Examples: 1. Freedom fighters are at a discount in the present politics. 2. Carl bought that necklace at a discount which Emily wanted to have since last 2 years. 3. I won't purchase an Apple iPhone until i can get one at a discount. 4. Honesty and goodness is at a discount in this selfish and cruel world. 5. It's a winter sale at this garment shop today and you can purchase your favorite cloths at a discount. 6. Yesterday, I bought two burgers at a discount at McDonald's restaurant. Origin: The first usage, mainly found in business and commerce, dates from about 1700. The figurative usage is about a century newer. Discount synonyms: reduction, money off, markdown, price cut, cut rate, concession and re
Example: ing: - not valuable or not in worth - at a lower price than usual - below the nominal value - held in low esteem - out of favor - poorly esteemed - depreciated - offering or selling at reduced prices Examples: 1. Freedom fighters are at a discount in the present politics. 2. Carl bought that necklace at a discount which Emily wanted to have since last 2 years. 3. I won't purchase an Apple iPhone until i can get one at a discount. 4. Honesty and goodness is at a discount in this selfish and cruel world. 5. It's a winter sale at this garment shop today and you can purchase your favorite cloths at a discount. 6. Yesterday, I bought two burgers at a discount at McDonald's restaurant. Origin: The first usage, mainly found in business and commerce, dates from about 1700. The figurative usage is about a century newer. Discount synonyms: reduction, money off, markdown, price cut, cut rate, concession and re Read on
Meaning: very cheap
Example: Its quite a useful book, but luckily I could buy it dirt cheap at a junk shop. Read on
Meaning: a very competitive world
Example: The only rule of the marketplace was dog-eat-dog. Read on
Meaning: someone who is competent at many things but does not excel at any of them
Example: I am very glad that my husband is a Jack of all trades; it saved us a lot of money when it came to renovating our house. Read on
Meaning: readily won and readily lost
Example: I won a lot of money at the casino last night but lost it on my way out. Oh well, easy come, easy go. Read on
Meaning: to be focused about achieving a goal
Example: She meant business when she said that she will take the number one position in the tennis world. Read on
Meaning: important thing
Example: Winning a scholarship is no big deal for him. Read on
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