Money
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Meaning: under control
Example: Don't worry about a thing; I've got it all in hand. I did it all online. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: a great amount of money
Example: Do not spend a fortune on the gifts to make others happy. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: make sufficient money to survive on
Example: We will need to start saving money in order to make ends meet. Read more ➺
Meaning: to succeed to survive in bad financial situations
Example: I have to work 60 hours a week just to keep my head above water. I don't know how people do it. Read more ➺
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: something that can happen very fast without hesitation
Example: The play can begin at the drop of a dime, you just need to say the word. Read more ➺
