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一分钟英语:Nickel and Dimed 斤斤计较;要小钱

发布者: xkai2000 | 发布时间: 2025-1-22 22:43| 查看数: 35| 评论数: 0|


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Welcome to English in a Minute!

A nickel is worth five cents, and a dime is worth ten. But what does the phrase nickel and dimed mean?

Nickel and Dimed 斤斤计较;要小钱

Anna: Dan, do you want to get pizza? I'm craving Pete's Pizza Palace.

Dan: Pete's is good, but they always nickel and dime you. The last time I ate there, I had to pay for extra napkins!

Anna: What? But I love Pete's. I know, I'll bring napkins!

If you are being nickel and dimed, a business is unfairly charging you extra money for small things or services. Dan feels nickel and dimed at Pete's, and it sounds like he is right to feel that way!

And that’s English in a Minute!


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