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giá như trời
/ɣiˈa ɲɨˈ trəːj/◆idiom
extremely expensive
Giá như trời của xe này khiến tôi phải nghĩ lại.
The price of this car is so high that it makes me reconsider.
informal
An idiom used to describe something that is extremely expensive, often to the point of being unaffordable or unreasonable.
Giá như trời của nhà này khiến tôi không thể mua được.
The price of this house is so high that I can't afford it.
Giá như trời của điện thoại mới khiến nhiều người phải chờ đợi.
The high price of the new phone makes many people wait.
This idiom is often used in informal contexts to express shock or disappointment at high prices.
Collocations
giá như trờiextremely expensive
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use this idiom when describing something that is unreasonably expensive, often in informal settings.
Gold Rule
Avoid Formal Use
This idiom is best suited for casual conversations and should not be used in formal or professional contexts.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'giá' (price) with 'như trời' (like the sky), metaphorically suggesting that the price is as high as the sky, which is unattainable.
Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in everyday conversation to express frustration or surprise at high prices. It is not used in formal or professional contexts.
Word Breakdown
giá
price
rootnhư
like
roottrời
sky
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh