Money Idioms
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Meaning: make a conscious effort to spend as little money as possible in everyday life.
Example: Anna lost her job, and now she's pinching pennies to get by. Read more ➺
Meaning: paying for something with one's own personal money rather than being reimbursed by someone else.
Example: She had to cover the medical bills out of pocket because her insurance didn't cover them. (Personal expense) Read more ➺
Meaning: to engage in a purchase or activity that exceeds one's financial limitations or budgetary constraints.
Example: The new smartphone was so expensive it nearly broke the bank, but she couldn't resist buying it. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely rich.
Example: To be filthy rich means that you can choose and buy whatever you want; window shopping is for the less fortunate. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be extravagant or spend a lot of money on something, particularly for a celebration.
Example: Let us push the boat out and celebrate the win with a fancy dinner tonight. Read more ➺
Meaning: experience challenges and difficulties.
Example: Brian tried the offshore education business, but he caught a cold after the first month and has still shown no signs of growth. Read more ➺
cut your coat according to your cloth
Meaning: adapt to one's circumstances; make sure one's plans are appropriate to one's resources.
Example: Of course, we'd love a luxurious car, but you have to cut your coat according to your cloth. Read more ➺
Meaning: not valuable or worth anything.
Example: Freedom fighters are at a discount in present politics. Read more ➺
Meaning: to accumulate wealth rapidly.
Example: My knowledge of ICT technology could help me coin money. Read more ➺
Meaning: to carelessly misuse one's wealth
Example: He lost his job for playing ducks and drakes with the funds of a corporation. Read more ➺
