Money Idioms

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Midas touch

Meaning: the ability to easily turn any venture into a profitable success, as if by magic.

Example: Ever since she started her company, she's had the Midas touch with every product launch. Read more ➺


shell out

Meaning: to spend money for something, particularly when the expense is unexpected and unwanted.

Example: They had to shell out $50 for parking at the event. Read more ➺


my two cents

Meaning: An expression used to modestly offer one's opinion or viewpoint.

Example: I know it's not much, but here's my two cents on the topic. Read more ➺


make a killing

Meaning: to earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort.

Example: If the stock prices surge as predicted, you could make a killing by investing now. Read more ➺


hard up

Meaning: in need of money or experiencing financial difficulties.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself hard up and unable to pay the bills. Read more ➺


hush money

Meaning: a bribe given to someone to keep them from disclosing information.

Example: The politician was accused of paying hush money to cover up the scandal. Read more ➺


as genuine as a three-dollar bill

Meaning: used to describe something or someone who is obviously fake or false.

Example: The salesman's promise seemed as genauine as a three-dollar bill. Read more ➺


a penny saved is a penny earned

Meaning: savings prove to be just as valuable as earning money.

Example: She cut back on her daily coffee purchases, adhering to the principle that a penny saved is a penny earned. Read more ➺


to be loaded

Meaning: to be very wealthy or affluent.

Example: He recently sold his company; he's loaded. Read more ➺


hand to mouth

Meaning: living with just enough money to meet immediate needs without any savings.

Example: After losing his job, he lived a hand to mouth life, struggling to pay bills and buy groceries each month. Read more ➺


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