Money Idioms

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hush money

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 ➺


to be loaded

Meaning: to be very wealthy or affluent.

Example: He recently sold his company; he's loaded. Read more ➺


hand to mouth

Meaning: Living with only enough for immediate needs; no savings or surplus.

Example: After losing his job, he had to live hand to mouth, relying on daily wages for food. Read more ➺


go Dutch

Meaning: splitting the bill evenly among participants, each covering their own expenses.

Example: We decided to go Dutch at the restaurant last night, so everyone paid for their own meal. Read more ➺


break even

Meaning: to neither gain nor lose money in a deal or business.

Example: Despite our best efforts, the restaurant only managed to break even last month. Read more ➺


feel like a million bucks

Meaning: describes a state of peak physical well-being and high energy.

Example: After my morning run and a healthy breakfast, I feel like a million bucks. Read more ➺


look like a million bucks

Meaning: used to compliment someone's overall appearance, including their outfit, grooming, and demeanor.

Example: Emily looks like a million dollars in that dress; it's absolutely stunning on her. Read more ➺


rolling in dough

Meaning: having a large amount of money; being very wealthy.

Example: Ever since he sold his startup, he's been rolling in dough. Read more ➺


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