150 Idioms on money - Set 11/15

101. Make ends meet

• Meaning: To have enough income to cover basic living expenses; to manage financially.

• Sentence Usage 1: In a tough economy, many families struggle to make ends meet.

• Sentence Usage 2: Taking on a part-time job helps him make ends meet while pursuing his education.

102. All that glitters is not gold

• Meaning: Things that appear valuable or attractive on the surface may not be as good as they seem.

• Sentence Usage 1: The job offer seemed fantastic, but, as they say, all that glitters is not gold.

• Sentence Usage 2: Investors should be cautious and remember that all that glitters is not necessarily a profitable investment.

103. Spend a penny

• Meaning: To use a public restroom, typically in the context of having to pay for it.

• Sentence Usage 1: In some European cities, you may need to spend a penny to access clean public restrooms.

• Sentence Usage 2: The sign said, "Restrooms: 25 cents to spend a penny," indicating a small fee for usage.

104. Below par

• Meaning: Not meeting the usual or expected standard; less than satisfactory.

• Sentence Usage 1: His performance in the last exam was below par compared to his previous results.

• Sentence Usage 2: The restaurant received a below-par rating for its service and cleanliness.

105. Cold hard cash

• Meaning: Physical currency, especially in the form of coins and banknotes; money in hand.

• Sentence Usage 1: Some prefer cold hard cash for transactions, while others use digital payment methods.

• Sentence Usage 2: The seller insisted on receiving payment in cold hard cash rather than a check.

106. Hush money

• Meaning: Money paid to keep someone silent or to prevent them from revealing information, especially about wrongdoing.

• Sentence Usage 1: The scandal involved the payment of hush money to prevent damaging details from becoming public.

• Sentence Usage 2: Whistleblowers may reject hush money and choose to expose the truth instead.

107. Cut-rate

• Meaning: Offering goods or services at a reduced or discounted price; inexpensive.

• Sentence Usage 1: The store advertised cut-rate prices on electronics to attract budget-conscious shoppers.

• Sentence Usage 2: Cut-rate airlines often provide affordable travel options with fewer amenities.

108. Up the ante

• Meaning: To increase the level of a demand, risk, or commitment; to raise the stakes.

• Sentence Usage 1: In negotiations, they decided to up the ante by proposing additional benefits for their employees.

• Sentence Usage 2: The poker player decided to up the ante by betting a larger amount in the final round.

109. Cost a pretty penny

• Meaning: To be expensive; to require a significant amount of money.

• Sentence Usage 1: The vintage car restoration cost a pretty penny, but it was worth it to the owner.

• Sentence Usage 2: High-end fashion items often cost a pretty penny due to their brand and quality.

110. Rolling in money

• Meaning: To be very wealthy or have a large amount of money; to be affluent.

• Sentence Usage 1: After the successful business deal, he felt like he was rolling in money.

• Sentence Usage 2: Not everyone who appears to be rolling in money is truly happy or content.