Money

well-to-do

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 ➺

dirt cheap

Meaning: very cheap

Example: Its quite a useful book, but luckily I could buy it dirt cheap at a junk shop. Read more ➺

down and out

Meaning: a homeless or impoverished person.

Example: After losing his work, he found himself down and out. Read more ➺

cost an arm and a leg

Meaning: very expensive

Example: I'd like to have a new farmhouse, but it may cost me an arm and a leg. Read more ➺

in a clover

Meaning: prosperous, living well.

Example: The teacher told us to work hard in our education to be in a clover in the future. Read more ➺

easy come, easy go

Meaning: readily won and readily lost

Example: I won a lot of money at the casino last night but lost it on my way out. Oh well, easy come, easy go. Read more ➺

cut corners

Meaning: economise on time, money, materials or effort, perhaps unwisely

Example: It is certainly not a sensible move to cut corners with national security. Read more ➺

coin a phrase

Meaning: as one might say

Example: She was, to coin a phrase, as clever as fox. Read more ➺

tighten belt

Meaning: to save your money

Example: I have had to tighten my belt since I lost my job at the ice cream factory. Read more ➺