a expensas de
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a expensas de
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at the expense of
La actriz dice que se hizo famosa y rica a expensas de su privacidad y su vida familiar. Ahora quiere cambiar su estilo de vida.The actress says she became famous and rich at the expense of her privacy and family life. Now she wants to change her lifestyle.
b. at the cost of
Abarataron sus productos a expensas de la calidad.They cheapened their products at the cost of quality.
a. at the mercy of
"No es justo que los obreros estén a expensas de empresarios explotadores y déspotas", dijo el sindicalista."It's not fair for workers to be at the mercy of exploitative and despotic employers," said the union member.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No me gusta vivir a expensas de mis padres, pero no encuentro trabajo.I don't like to be economically dependent on my parents, but I can't find a job.
Mi madre me inculcó la idea de que no debía nunca vivir a expensas de un hombre.My mother instilled in me the idea that I should never be economically dependent on a man.
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