Stock Market Idioms
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Meaning: To prepare for a fight, argument, or confrontation.
Example: The two rivals began to square off as the crowd gathered around them. Read more ➺
Meaning: To protect oneself against loss by supporting multiple options or courses of action.
Example: The investor decided to hedge his bets by putting money into both real estate and stocks. Read more ➺
Meaning: A balance between two conflicting options.
Example: She made a trade-off between job security and a higher salary. Read more ➺
Meaning: A safety mechanism designed to shut down machinery or equipment instantly to prevent harm or damage.
Example: The factory worker activated the kill switch to stop the machine from malfunctioning further. Read more ➺
Meaning: The phrase advises against purchasing securities that are experiencing a rapid decline in price, as they may continue to fall further.
Example: Experienced traders know to never catch a falling knife, as it often leads to significant losses. Read more ➺
Meaning: to earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort.
Example: If the stock prices surge as predicted, you could make a killing by investing now. Read more ➺
Meaning: describes an investment or asset that is considered to be of the highest quality and very secure, often used in the context of government bonds.
Example: The company's gilt-edged bonds are highly sought after by conservative investors. Read more ➺
Meaning: a stock issued by a well-established, financially sound company with a history of reliable earnings and regular dividend payments.
Example: Investors often seek out blue-chip stocks like Coca-Cola and IBM for their portfolios. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that will undoubtedly happen.
Example: I knew her passing the exams was a safe bet because she has been a hardworking student. Read more ➺
Meaning: the sudden end of a very happy or successful period
Example: She looked so happy about getting married that her sister just couldn't burst the bubble. Read more ➺
