Money Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: Money saved for future use, such as retirement.
Example: They carefully built a substantial nest egg to fund their retirement. Read more ➺
a fool and his money are easily parted
Meaning: Someone who is foolish can easily lose their money as it would be easy to dupe them out of it.
Example: Investing in that scam was a disaster — a fool and his money are easily parted. 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 ➺
Meaning: a homeless or impoverished person.
Example: After losing his work, he found himself down and out. Read more ➺
Meaning: very expensive
Example: I'd like to have a new farmhouse, but it may cost me an arm and a leg. Read more ➺
