Money
Meaning: the act of stealing
Example: I can't believe I paid that much money for that outfit. It was a rip off. Read on
Meaning: experience sudden anger
Example: Jake's parents are going to hit the roof when they see the damage he's done to their car. Read on
Meaning: most basic and important elements or facts
Example: Wendy told us a bare-bones version of the long story. Read on
Meaning: more money going out than coming in
Example: If your bank account goes in the red, the bank will charge you for every transaction. Read on
Meaning: under control
Example: Don't worry about a thing; I've got it all in hand. I did it all online. Read on
Meaning: temporary help (often financial)
Example: When I was at university, my mother always sent me food parcels to tide me over until my next grant cheque came. Read on
Meaning: more value for money
Example: We tried that new Indian restaurant last night. The food was excellent, and the prices weren't too bad either, so we got a lot of bang for our bucks. Read on
Meaning: keep objects that don't belong to you
Example: Money had started disappearing from the treasury coffers so, they realised that someone had sticky fingers. Read on
Meaning: spend a small fortune
Example: Do not spend a fortune on the gifts to make others happy. Read on
Meaning: an outcome that is almost assured is called as dollars to doughnuts
Example: And I'll bet dollars to donuts that he will have no strategic plan on how to effectively deny Clinton's speech. Read on
