Money Idioms

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spend a fortune

Meaning: Pay an extremely large amount of money, often more than expected or reasonable.

Example: She spent a fortune on her wedding dress. Read more ➺


pony up

Meaning: To pay money that is owed or required, especially when one is reluctant to do so.

Example: After a long argument, he finally ponied up the cash for the group dinner. Read more ➺


bait and switch

Meaning: A deceptive tactic where a low-priced item is advertised but replaced with a costlier product.

Example: The store’s bait and switch left many customers frustrated when the advertised deal was no longer available. Read more ➺


pay through the nose

Meaning: Paying an excessive or exorbitant amount for something.

Example: They had to pay through the nose for last-minute concert tickets. Read more ➺


golden handshake

Meaning: The expression is used to describe a generous severance package.

Example: After decades of service, the CEO received a golden handshake upon retirement. Read more ➺


turn an honest penny

Meaning: Earn money through honest work.

Example: After years of odd jobs, he finally found a way to turn an honest penny as a carpenter. Read more ➺


settle up

Meaning: Conclude financial dealings by ensuring all parties have received their due payments.

Example: After dinner, we all agreed to settle up the bill before leaving the restaurant. Read more ➺


kickback

Meaning: Bribery Payment: An illicit payment, often disguised as a reward, given to someone in return for facilitating a transaction, especially to influence an outcome favorably.

Example: The contractor offered a kickback to secure the building project. Read more ➺


close fisted

Meaning: unwilling to spend money or share resources; stingy.

Example: He's so close-fisted that he never donates to charity, no matter how much he earns. Read more ➺


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 ➺


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