Money Idioms

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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 ➺


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