Money Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: as one might say
Example: She was, to coin a phrase, as clever as fox. Read more ➺
