150 Idioms on money - Set 04/15

31. Hit the jackpot

• Meaning: To achieve a significant success or win a large prize, especially in gambling.

• Sentence Usage 1: The author hit the jackpot with the success of her first novel.

• Sentence Usage 2: Winning the lottery felt like hitting the jackpot for the lucky ticket holder.

32. Put your money where your mouth is

• Meaning: To support what you say by taking action or spending money.

• Sentence Usage 1: If you believe in the project, put your money where your mouth is and invest in it.

• Sentence Usage 2: It's easy to talk about change, but real leaders put their money where their mouth is.

33. Get a run for your money

• Meaning: To experience a challenge or competition that tests one's abilities.

• Sentence Usage 1: The team got a run for their money in the championship game.

• Sentence Usage 2: Competing against experienced opponents, he got a run for his money.

34. On the money

• Meaning: Accurate, correct, or precisely to the point.

• Sentence Usage 1: Your analysis was on the money; the predictions came true.

• Sentence Usage 2: The comedian's jokes were on the money and resonated with the audience.

35. Bottom dollar

• Meaning: One's last or remaining dollar; the smallest or least valuable amount of money.

• Sentence Usage 1: He bet his bottom dollar on the horse he was confident would win.

• Sentence Usage 2: I'm willing to bet my bottom dollar that she will succeed.

36. In the hole

• Meaning: In debt or owing money; in a difficult or losing position.

• Sentence Usage 1: After a series of financial setbacks, he found himself deep in the hole.

• Sentence Usage 2: The business was in the hole, struggling to cover its expenses.

37. Beyond your means

• Meaning: Spending more money than one can afford; living a lifestyle that exceeds one's income.

• Sentence Usage 1: Maintaining such a luxurious lifestyle is beyond his means.

• Sentence Usage 2: Trying to keep up with the Joneses, she lived beyond her means and accumulated debt.

38. Balance the books

• Meaning: To make sure that all accounts and financial records are accurate and in order.

• Sentence Usage 1: The accountant spent hours trying to balance the books before the audit.

• Sentence Usage 2: It's essential for businesses to regularly balance the books to avoid financial discrepancies.

39. Cost an arm and a leg

• Meaning: To be extremely expensive or costly.

• Sentence Usage 1: Hiring a top-tier lawyer can cost an arm and a leg.

• Sentence Usage 2: The designer dress she wanted would cost her an arm and a leg.

40. Smart money

• Meaning: Wise or informed financial decisions; money invested by knowledgeable or experienced individuals.

• Sentence Usage 1: The smart money is on investing in renewable energy companies.

• Sentence Usage 2: Following the advice of financial experts is a way to align with smart money strategies.