Chollo in english
Plum
pronunciation: plʌm part of speech: noun
pronunciation: plʌm part of speech: noun
In gestures
chollo = bargain ; steal ; cushy number ; cushy job ; cushy deal ; gravy train ; bandwagon.
Example: In general, the costs of packages vary considerably, but it is usually the case that you get what you pay for, although there are some notable bargains.Example: A steal now but iron ore is set to soar.Example: Most of us would dearly love a cushy number -- a job which combines the maximum rewards with minimal work.Example: But the definition of a cushy job has changed in an era of corporate downsizing, economic uncertainty and a slowdown in the housing market.Example: There are loads of really talented but unqualified people who never get a chance to shine for one reason or another and there are loads of crapsters and bullshitters who land a cushy deal.Example: If teaching is such a gravy train job, why don't they get degrees and see what it's like to be standing at the front of the class.Example: Some respondents were not averse to describing IT merely as another bandwagon.more:
» aprovecharse del chollo = ride + the gravy train ; climb on + the bandwagon ; ride + the hype ; climb on + the gravy train ; get on + the bandwagon ; get on + the gravy train ; jump on + the bandwagon ; jump on + the gravy train .
Example: This little lady isn't going to make it either, so it's not like I can hang on her coattails and ride the gravy train to millionairesville. Example: Once they find this out, they will certainly want to climb on the bandwagon and not be left behind. Example: Everyone is riding the hype of 'An Inconvenient Truth,' and even Congress has caught the fever... but it doesn't feel rigth yet. Example: Iraqis should be staying in Iraq and helping to building a decent, civilized country, not coming here and climbing on the gravy train. Example: Any time there appears to be a worker shortage our politicians get on the bandwagon and start preaching about training programs. Example: It seems that a lot of celebrities are in a rush to get on the gravy train, and they'll attach their name to almost anything. Example: While there is a sense of urgency to jump on the Internet bandwagon, professionals still have time to learn and assimilate this new electronic culture. Example: As endless stories around corruption continue to spill over into the main news and business pages, businesses should pause for thought before jumping on the sport sponsoring gravy train.» aprovecharse de un chollo = grab + a bargain ; bag + a bargain .
Example: It's your last chance to grab a bargain before we relocate our store to a new building. Example: Our five-day sale, with savings of up to $300 per person, ends tomorrow, so look snappy if you want to bag a bargain.» chollo del siglo = gravy train .
Example: If teaching is such a gravy train job, why don't they get degrees and see what it's like to be standing at the front of the class.» encontar un chollo = be on to something big .
Example: Having sold out in just three hours on their first day of business in 2011, the owners quickly realized they were on to something big.» encontrar un chollo = come in for + a good thing ; be in for a good thing ; be into a good thing ; be onto a good thing ; be on to a (real) winner .
Example: They are the kind who complain of their hard luck when some one else happens to come in for a good thing. Example: The value of shares were steadily rising and we began to hope that we might be in for a good thing at last. Example: They are plainly and simply greedy people who are into a good thing. Example: You know when you are onto a good thing when demand doubles and then doubles again. Example: And if the results of a recent survey are anything to go by, the firm could definitely be on to a winner.» sacar provecho del chollo = ride + the gravy train ; climb on + the bandwagon ; ride + the hype ; climb on + the gravy train ; get on + the bandwagon ; get on + the gravy train ; jump on + the bandwagon ; jump on + the gravy train .
Example: This little lady isn't going to make it either, so it's not like I can hang on her coattails and ride the gravy train to millionairesville. Example: Once they find this out, they will certainly want to climb on the bandwagon and not be left behind. Example: Everyone is riding the hype of 'An Inconvenient Truth,' and even Congress has caught the fever... but it doesn't feel rigth yet. Example: Iraqis should be staying in Iraq and helping to building a decent, civilized country, not coming here and climbing on the gravy train. Example: Any time there appears to be a worker shortage our politicians get on the bandwagon and start preaching about training programs. Example: It seems that a lot of celebrities are in a rush to get on the gravy train, and they'll attach their name to almost anything. Example: While there is a sense of urgency to jump on the Internet bandwagon, professionals still have time to learn and assimilate this new electronic culture. Example: As endless stories around corruption continue to spill over into the main news and business pages, businesses should pause for thought before jumping on the sport sponsoring gravy train.» ser un chollo = be a bargain ; be a real snatch ; be a steal ; be a snip .
Example: The outcome of the bidding was slightly disappointing for the vendor, but they say it was a bargain for the buyer. Example: I've just bought this one for £250 -- a real snatch as far as I'm concerned. Example: He knew that in truth it was a steal but that's not why he was in the shop. Example: The menu was full of Mediterranean flavours and the two course lunch was a snip at £13.95.» tener un chollo = come in for + a good thing ; be in for a good thing ; be into a good thing ; be onto a good thing ; be on to a (real) winner ; be on to something big .
Example: They are the kind who complain of their hard luck when some one else happens to come in for a good thing. Example: The value of shares were steadily rising and we began to hope that we might be in for a good thing at last. Example: They are plainly and simply greedy people who are into a good thing. Example: You know when you are onto a good thing when demand doubles and then doubles again. Example: And if the results of a recent survey are anything to go by, the firm could definitely be on to a winner. Example: Having sold out in just three hours on their first day of business in 2011, the owners quickly realized they were on to something big.