giá như trời

/ɣiˈa ɲɨˈ trəːj/
phrase★Intermediate— extremely expensive◆idiom
◆ What It Really Means
Describes something as extremely expensive, often to the point of being unaffordable or unreasonable.
Literal Meaning
The price is like the sky.
Literal Breakdown
giáprice+nhưlike+trờisky
◇ Mental Image
The mental image of the sky being so high that it is unattainable, metaphorically representing the high price.
◈ When to Use
A person is shocked by the high price of a product and says, 'Giá như trời của sản phẩm này khiến tôi không thể mua được.' (The price of this product is so high that I can't afford it.)
◉ Cultural Note
This idiom reflects the Vietnamese cultural emphasis on practicality and the frustration with high prices in everyday life.
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.

Related Phrases

giá cao như trờiidiom
extremely expensive

💡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
root
+
như
like
root
+
trời
sky
root
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