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giá cả trời
/ɣi˧˦ kaː˧˨ ʈəːj˧˨/◆idiom
extremely high prices
Giá cả trời của thực phẩm này khiến nhiều người không thể mua được.
The sky-high prices of this food make many people unable to afford it.
Business
informal
An idiomatic expression describing prices that are extremely high or unreasonable, often used to criticize or express shock at the cost of goods or services.
Sau đại dịch, giá cả trời của hàng hóa khiến kinh tế khó khăn hơn.
After the pandemic, the sky-high prices of goods made the economy even more difficult.
Tôi không thể mua xe mới vì giá cả trời.
I can't buy a new car because the prices are through the roof.
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to express frustration or surprise at high costs.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use this phrase when discussing prices that seem unreasonably high, often in informal or conversational settings.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While expressive, overusing this phrase can dilute its impact. Reserve it for genuinely extreme price situations.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'giá cả' (prices) with 'trời' (sky), creating a vivid metaphor of prices reaching the heavens, emphasizing their extremity.
Usage Notes
This idiom is often used in informal contexts to emphasize the shock or frustration at high prices, particularly in discussions about inflation, luxury goods, or market conditions.
Word Breakdown
giá cả
prices
roottrời
sky
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