Money
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kill the goose that lays the golden egg
Meaning: to destroy something that is profitable to you mostly because of greed.
Example: By selling off his business, Alex killed the goose that lays the golden egg. Read more ➺
Meaning: experience financial hardship
Example: Since Farrokh was made redundant, we've really felt the pinch. We can't even afford to buy the kids new shoes. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have to put an effort in earning money
Example: The kids need to understand that even though they have been born with a silver spoon in their mouths, that money doesn't grow on trees. Read more ➺
Meaning: everybody leaves their wealth behind after death
Example: The whole world knows that you can't take it with you but they still have so much affiliation to their worldly possessions. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be near about the exact (usually in amount)
Example: The management was given a ballpark figure at the very beginning of the presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be following a routine that is both, exhaustive as well as competitive
Example: The man has been in a rat race all his life. No wonder he is enjoying his retired life to the fullest. Read more ➺
a penny saved is a penny earned
Meaning: This phrase advises people to be cautious of their money and have savings.
Example: Now that he has financial difficulties he will realize that a penny saved is as good as a penny earned. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely short of money
Example: All the artists in their initial phase of career were on their uppers. They have struggled enough to reach this level of success. Read more ➺
Meaning: rich and of good social status
Example: In the capital's well-to-do suburbs, hiring a security guard has become a must for every family. Read more ➺
Meaning: very cheap
Example: Its quite a useful book, but luckily I could buy it dirt cheap at a junk shop. Read more ➺
