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Meaning: a wealthy person or company who spends their money in a risky way, often by making risky investments that can offer large rewards
Example: I would never invest money in their company. They are high rollers and I cannot afford that kind of risk. Read more ➺
Meaning: a day in which not much happens, so it feels like it is taking very long to pass
Example: The shop did not make a lot of money today, we had a slow day. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to tell someone not to get involved in whatever you have going on
Example: My mother in law was not pleased when we politely told her that the honeymoon plan was none of her business. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do business quickly
Example: The vegetable vendor was doing a roaring trade in the market today. Read more ➺
Meaning: This phrase advises people to be cautious of their money and have savings.
Example: Now that he has financial difficulties he will realize that a penny saved is as good as a penny earned. Read more ➺
Meaning: silly act
Example: I want to sleep. Stop disturbing me by your monkey business. Read more ➺
Meaning: very cheap
Example: Its quite a useful book, but luckily I could buy it dirt cheap at a junk shop. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very competitive world
Example: The only rule of the marketplace was dog-eat-dog. Read more ➺
Meaning: readily won and readily lost
Example: I won a lot of money at the casino last night but lost it on my way out. Oh well, easy come, easy go. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be focused about achieving a goal
Example: She meant business when she said that she will take the number one position in the tennis world. Read more ➺
