💸 Pretty Penny: The Cost of Extravagance 🤑
Definition:
Pretty Penny (idiom) - This phrase is used to indicate something that is very expensive or has cost a lot of money.
Synonyms:
- An arm and a leg
- A king’s ransom
- Cost a fortune
- Break the bank
- Pricey
Antonyms:
- Cheap as chips
- Dirt cheap
- A steal
- Bargain-basement
- Dirt cheap
Related Proverbs, Expressions, and Common Phrases:
- “You get what you pay for.”
- “Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
- “Penny wise, pound foolish.”
- “Cutting corners.”
- “Spare no expense.”
Humor-filled Quote:
“I spent a pretty penny on it… Mainly because single pennies are quite ugly.” - Humorous Harry
Suggested Literature, Books, and Movies:
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Book) - A tale of extravagant living and the high cost of decadence.
- Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (Book) - The saga of high spending and its amusing downfalls.
- The Wolf of Wall Street (Movie) - An extreme depiction of living life at the edge of excess.
Fun and Engaging Quizzes
### Which of these idioms means something is very expensive?
- [x] Pretty penny
- [ ] Cheap as chips
- [ ] Dirt cheap
- [ ] Break the wallet
> **Explanation:** "Pretty penny" is an idiom that signifies a high cost. "Cheap as chips" or "dirt cheap" mean the opposite.
### Which phrase implies saving money?
- [ ] A king's ransom
- [x] Penny wise, pound foolish
- [ ] An arm and a leg
- [ ] Spare no expense
> **Explanation:** "Penny wise, pound foolish" refers to being careful with small amounts of money while being careless with large amounts. The other options imply high costs or splurging.
### True or False: "Break the bank” means something is affordable.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Break the bank" actually means spending a lot of money, beyond an ordinary budget.
### Find the false idiom:
- [x] Cost a chicken wing
- [ ] Cost an arm and a leg
- [ ] A king's ransom
- [ ] Cost a fortune
> **Explanation:** While “an arm and a leg,” “a king's ransom,” and “cost a fortune” signify high costs, “cost a chicken wing” is completely made up!
Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell:
In the grand bazaar of life, it’s wise to splurge where it enriches the soul, but remember, a pretty penny might not always buy lasting joy. Choose wisely, spend purposefully, and value the intangibles.
💸 Happy spending… or saving!
