150 Idioms on money - Set 13/15

121. Pay up

• Meaning: To settle a debt or pay what is owed.

• Sentence Usage 1: He borrowed money from me, and now it's time for him to pay up.

• Sentence Usage 2: If you don't pay up by the due date, there will be late fees.

122. Cash in the barrelhead

• Meaning: Payment made in cash, often in a straightforward and immediate manner.

• Sentence Usage 1: The antique dealer preferred cash in the barrelhead for the rare painting.

• Sentence Usage 2: The seller demanded cash in the barrelhead before handing over the keys to the house.

123. Bring home the bacon

• Meaning: To earn a living, especially by providing financial support for a family.

• Sentence Usage 1: His primary goal was to bring home the bacon and provide for his family.

• Sentence Usage 2: Each member of the family contributes to bringing home the bacon.

124. Loaded

• Meaning: Having a lot of money or being wealthy.

• Sentence Usage 1: After winning the lottery, she became loaded with cash.

• Sentence Usage 2: Being loaded doesn't always bring happiness.

125. Play the market

• Meaning: To engage in buying and selling financial securities, often with the aim of making a profit.

• Sentence Usage 1: Some investors play the market cautiously, while others take more risks.

• Sentence Usage 2: Playing the market requires a good understanding of economic trends.

126. Make an honest buck

• Meaning: To earn money through honest and hard work.

• Sentence Usage 1: He believed in making an honest buck and never resorted to unethical practices.

• Sentence Usage 2: The satisfaction of making an honest buck is more valuable than ill-gotten gains.

127. At all costs

• Meaning: Regardless of the difficulty or sacrifice involved; under any circumstances.

• Sentence Usage 1: He was determined to succeed at all costs.

• Sentence Usage 2: The team was committed to winning the championship at all costs.

128. Penny for your thoughts

• Meaning: A phrase used to ask someone what they are thinking about or to prompt them to share their thoughts.

• Sentence Usage 1: You seem lost in thought; a penny for your thoughts?

• Sentence Usage 2: She looked troubled, and I asked, "Penny for your thoughts?"

129. Bet your bottom dollar

• Meaning: To be absolutely certain about something; to be willing to bet everything.

• Sentence Usage 1: I would bet my bottom dollar that she will be the first to arrive.

• Sentence Usage 2: You can bet your bottom dollar that he won't miss the opportunity.

130. Take a beating

• Meaning: To experience a significant loss or defeat, especially in a competition or financial context.

• Sentence Usage 1: The stock market took a beating during the economic downturn.

• Sentence Usage 2: Despite taking a beating in the first half, the team made a strong comeback.