That ain't hay Meaning in English
expression
ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈeɪnt/ /ˈheɪ
THAT-aynt-HAY or thuht-AYNT-HAY
ðˈæt/ /eɪnt/ /hˈeɪ
THAT-aynt-HAY
Definición
This informal expression means that something involves a lot of money or is a big deal; it emphasizes the significance of an amount, usually money.
Uso & Matices
Very informal and somewhat old-fashioned, mostly used in American English. Often comments on money, deals, salaries, or prizes. Not literal; 'hay' here simply means 'something insignificant.' Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: eso no es poco - eso no es cualquier cosaPortuguese (BR): isso não é pouca coisaPortuguese (PT): isso não é pouca coisaChinese (Simplified): 那可不是小数目 - 那值不少钱Chinese (Traditional): 那可不是小數目 - 那值不少錢Hindi: यह कुछ कम नहीं हैArabic: هذا ليس شيئًا بسيطًاBengali: এটা কিন্তু সামান্য নয়Russian: это немалые деньгиJapanese: それは大した額だVietnamese: đó không phải là chuyện nhỏKorean: 그건 아무것도 아니야가 아니야 - 그건 큰돈이야Turkish: bu az bir şey değilUrdu: یہ کوئی چھوٹی رقم نہیں ہےIndonesian: itu bukan jumlah kecil
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Wow, that's $5,000? That ain't hay.
basic
Winning first prize at the fair—that ain't hay.
basic
They offered him a starting salary of $80,000—that ain't hay.
basic
If they pay you that much, that ain't hay!
natural
She's getting a bonus this year? That ain't hay, good for her!
natural
Two million for that tiny house? That ain't hay at all.
natural