Money Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to spend money for something, particularly when the expense is unexpected and unwanted.
Example: They had to shell out $50 for parking at the event. Read more ➺
Meaning: An expression used to modestly offer one's opinion or viewpoint.
Example: I know it's not much, but here's my two cents on the topic. Read more ➺
Meaning: to earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort.
Example: If the stock prices surge as predicted, you could make a killing by investing now. Read more ➺
Meaning: in need of money or experiencing financial difficulties.
Example: After losing his job, he found himself hard up and unable to pay the bills. Read more ➺
Meaning: a bribe given to someone to keep them from disclosing information.
Example: The politician was accused of paying hush money to cover up the scandal. Read more ➺
as genuine as a three-dollar bill
Meaning: used to describe something or someone who is obviously fake or false.
Example: The salesman's promise seemed as genauine as a three-dollar bill. Read more ➺
a penny saved is a penny earned
Meaning: savings prove to be just as valuable as earning money.
Example: She cut back on her daily coffee purchases, adhering to the principle that a penny saved is a penny earned. Read more ➺
