150 Idioms on money - Set 09/15

Posted by Olympiad Tester on Dec 30, 2023

81. Get along on a shoestring

Meaning: To manage with very little money; to live or operate on a tight budget.
Sentence Usage 1: Starting a small business often requires getting along on a shoestring until it becomes profitable.
Sentence Usage 2: During their early years, the newlyweds had to get along on a shoestring budget.

82. (To) nickel and dime

Meaning: To charge or haggle over small amounts of money; to be overly concerned with trivial expenses.
Sentence Usage 1: Some customers nickel and dime businesses, arguing over minor charges.
Sentence Usage 2: It's not productive to nickel and dime the project when considering its overall impact and value.

83. Cut a check

Meaning: To issue a check for a payment or expense.
Sentence Usage 1: The company decided to cut a check to settle the outstanding invoice.
Sentence Usage 2: Cutting a check promptly is essential to maintain a positive business relationship.

84. Break even

Meaning: To reach a point where income equals expenses, resulting in neither profit nor loss.
Sentence Usage 1: The business struggled to break even during its first year of operation.
Sentence Usage 2: Breaking even is considered a milestone for startups working toward profitability.

85. Pay the piper

Meaning: To face the consequences of one's actions; to accept the results of a situation, often involving payment or punishment.
Sentence Usage 1: After enjoying a lavish lifestyle, he eventually had to pay the piper when financial difficulties arose.
Sentence Usage 2: Individuals who engage in risky behavior may find themselves having to pay the piper sooner or later.

86. Have money to burn/burning a hole in your pocket

Meaning: To have a large amount of money, often with a desire to spend it impulsively.
Sentence Usage 1: Winning the lottery left her with money to burn, and she indulged in extravagant purchases.
Sentence Usage 2: The bonus felt like it was burning a hole in their pockets, prompting them to plan a spontaneous vacation.

87. Ill-gotten gains

Meaning: Money acquired through dishonest or unethical means.
Sentence Usage 1: Law enforcement agencies seized the ill-gotten gains of the organized crime syndicate.
Sentence Usage 2: Living off ill-gotten gains often leads to legal consequences and loss of reputation.

88. Pay through the nose

Meaning: To pay an excessively high price for something.
Sentence Usage 1: Tourists often end up paying through the nose for souvenirs in popular destinations.
Sentence Usage 2: Choosing convenience over cost may result in paying through the nose for certain services.

89. As phony as a $3 bill

Meaning: Clearly and obviously fake or fraudulent.
Sentence Usage 1: The offered deal seemed as phony as a $3 bill, raising suspicions among investors.
Sentence Usage 2: Consumers should be cautious of online schemes that appear as phony as a $3 bill.

90. Rake in the money

Meaning: To earn or accumulate a large amount of money quickly and easily.
Sentence Usage 1: Successful businesses often rake in the money during peak seasons.
Sentence Usage 2: The artist's new album is expected to rake in the money with high sales.