150 Idioms on money - Set 06/15

51. Cash in your chips

• Meaning: To convert one's assets into cash, especially before retirement or in anticipation of an unfavorable outcome.

• Sentence Usage 1: After decades of hard work, he decided to cash in his chips and enjoy a peaceful retirement.

• Sentence Usage 2: The business owner chose to cash in her chips and sell the company at a high valuation.

52. Deadbeat

• Meaning: A person who habitually avoids paying debts or financial obligations.

• Sentence Usage 1: The company struggled with deadbeat clients who consistently failed to settle their invoices.

• Sentence Usage 2: He regretted lending money to his friend, who turned out to be a deadbeat.

53. Soft money

• Meaning: Money donated to political parties that is not regulated by federal law and is used for purposes other than supporting a specific candidate.

• Sentence Usage 1: The campaign relied on soft money contributions to fund its outreach efforts.

• Sentence Usage 2: Soft money played a controversial role in shaping the outcome of the election.

54. Cash-and-carry

• Meaning: A transaction where goods are paid for in cash at the time of purchase, and the buyer is responsible for transporting the items.

• Sentence Usage 1: The store operated on a cash-and-carry basis, allowing customers to pay and take their purchases immediately.

• Sentence Usage 2: The farmer preferred cash-and-carry deals for selling produce directly to local consumers.

55. Keep the wolf from the door

• Meaning: To have enough resources or income to avoid hunger or extreme financial hardship.

• Sentence Usage 1: The temporary job helped him keep the wolf from the door until he found a more stable position.

• Sentence Usage 2: Her savings kept the wolf from the door during the period of unemployment.

56. Mint condition

• Meaning: Referring to an object, especially a collectible item, that is in perfect and pristine condition.

• Sentence Usage 1: The vintage car was restored to mint condition, attracting collectors from around the world.

• Sentence Usage 2: The comic book, kept in mint condition, was valued as a rare collector's item.

57. Cash cow

• Meaning: A business, product, or investment that consistently generates a significant income or profit.

• Sentence Usage 1: The popular smartphone became a cash cow for the tech company.

• Sentence Usage 2: The real estate investment turned out to be a cash cow for the investor.

58. Tidy sum of money

• Meaning: A considerable or substantial amount of money.

• Sentence Usage 1: Winning the lottery brought her a tidy sum of money, allowing her to fulfill her dreams.

• Sentence Usage 2: The successful business deal resulted in a tidy sum of money for the entrepreneur.

59. Grease their palm

• Meaning: To bribe or give money to someone in a position of power or influence to gain favor or cooperation.

• Sentence Usage 1: The lobbyist attempted to grease the palms of lawmakers to secure support for the proposed legislation.

• Sentence Usage 2: Some people believe that greasing palms is an unfortunate but common practice in certain industries.

60. Break the bank

• Meaning: To spend or cost an exorbitant amount of money, often beyond one's means.

• Sentence Usage 1: The extravagant wedding didn't have to break the bank, but the couple spared no expense.

• Sentence Usage 2: The luxury vacation was enjoyable, but it threatened to break the bank.