Idioms Of Money Flashcards
(23 cards)
Money makes the world go around
This phrase, money makes the world go round, means that money has a great influence on the world and that most things happen because of money.
It also means that usually only rich people or greedy people control the world.
Money to burn
Having money to burn is a good thing because it means you have extra money and you are happy to spend it.
People might have money to burn after they get paid, or get a big bonus or come into extra money.
Money pit
A money pit is something that costs a lot of money because spending is out of control. A pit is a hole in the ground, so this phrase refers to throwing money in a pit and never seeing it again.
We often say a house is a money pit becuase sometimes a house has many unexpected expenses.
Pour money down the drain
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This phrase, pour money down the drain, means that you are wasting money and spending more than you should.
It also refers to spending money on things you do not use.
Burn through money
This phrase, burn through money, means that you are spending more money than you would like to or you planned to. It refers to having unplanned expenses.
Note that money to burn means the opposite, that you have extra money to spend. We also sometimes say my money is burning a hole in my pocket which has a similar meaning.
Save money for a rainy day
This phrase, save money for a rainy day, just means that it is important to save money becuase you never know when you are going to need it in the future.
Money doesn’t grown on trees
This phrase, money doesn’t grown on trees, means that somethings are expensive and that we cannot buy everything we want.
This is a phrase parents often say to their children when they want them to buy them somtething
Money can’t buy love
The phrase, money can’t buy love, means that when it comes to the heart, money is not a big factor in choosing to date or marry somebody.
There is another phrase, No Money, No Honey, which means the opposite, that if you do not have money, you cannot have love.
Money talks
This phrase, money talks, means that money has a great influence on people, and that often people only get interested in things once there is money involved.
If there is no money involved, people have less interest in it.
Put your money where your mouth is
This phrase, put your money where your mouth is, is used when a speaker talks about something, but maybe does not match their words with their actions.
For example, if one person thinks one team will win a big game, they might be asked to put their money where their mouth is and make a bet on the team.
A fool and his money are soon parted
The phrase, a fool and his money are soon parted, means that if people are not careful with their money, they will soon lose it to someone who will trick them out of it.
Money is the root of all evil
The phrase, money is the root of all evil, means that when people do bad things, such as crime or corruption, money usually is the biggest factor in making them act that way.
Greedy
people what want more than they need
Pit
a large hole that has been dug in the ground
Opposite
in a position facing or someone but on the other side
I have a sore throat
Indicating that your throat hurts
Develop
to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form:
Scholarship
to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form:
Rational
Based on clear thoughts and reasons
Cottage cheese
soft, white cheese made from milk curds (= the solid part of the milk) with some whey (= the liquid part) left in
Repair
Recovery when something is broken
Renovation
