Money Idioms
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Meaning: To falsify financial records to make a company look better than it is.
Example: The manager tried to cook the books to make the investors happy. Read more ➺
Meaning: Obtain or gather money, especially with difficulty or urgency.
Example: We had to raise the wind to pay for the emergency surgery. Read more ➺
Meaning: Make a short or planned trip to see someone or someplace, usually for social or polite reasons.
Example: We decided to pay a visit to Grandma over the weekend. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: Paying an excessive or exorbitant amount for something.
Example: They had to pay through the nose for last-minute concert tickets. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
