In this economy
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A word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea.
“In this economy” is an expressive phrase in Indonesian used on social media to convey frustration, surprise, or irony about high prices or general economic crisis.
Synonyms & Variants
kekurangan dana
Used in similar contexts of economic frustration
Usage Notes or Etymology
The phrase “In this economy” comes from English “in this economy” meaning “within the current economic condition.” In the Indonesian context it went viral around 2026, when the rupiah weakened and prices surged. Social media users use it as a spontaneous reaction to financial hardship. The expression is informal, kept in its original English form, often accompanied by emoticons like “😭” to show resignation. Linguistically it is a borrowed idiom that retains its English syntax but is interpreted loosely in Indonesian. Culturally, it is a light-hearted yet loaded comment used in captions, replies, or quick messages to critique economic policies and inflation.
Real-world Usage
Bayar parkir Rp15 ribu, makan nasi goreng Rp60 ribu... in this economy 😭
English Translation
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