Stock Market Idioms
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Meaning: Betraying one’s principles, values, or supporters in exchange for personal gain.
Example: Many fans felt the politician sold out when he abandoned his campaign promises for corporate donations. 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: to not be in debt
Example: The employees were in the black until the management wrapped up the entire business. Read more ➺
Meaning: a possession that is worthy
Example: The fact is that he did not realise that a bird in the hand was worth more and went after having an extra marital affair. Now he neither has his wife nor his girlfriend. Read more ➺
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 ➺
