There are lots of idiomatic expressions connected with the topic of money.
Look at the booklet below that shows some idioms related to the topic of 'money'.
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Are there similar idioms in your language? Do you know any other idiomatic expression about money in English?
The following chart shows some idiomatic expressions related to money with their definitions.
1.
In the money
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to suddenly have a lot of money, especially
when you did
not expect it
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2.
Funny money
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Counterfeit money or money gotten from illegal activities
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3.
Where there’s muck there’s brass
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4.
Made of money
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A person who is made of money
is very rich and can buy whatever they want.
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5.
Money is no object
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It does not matter how much
something costs.
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6.
Time is money
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time is valuable, so don't waste it.
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7.
Money makes the world go round
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8.
Throw / pour money down the drain
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to waste money; to throw money away.
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9.
Money doesn’t grow on trees
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To say that money doesn't grow on
trees means that it is not plentiful or easily obtained.
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10. Make
ends meet
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If you find it difficult to pay for your everyday needs because you
have very little money, it is hard for you to make
ends meet.
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11. Have
money to burn
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to have a lot of money and spend
large amounts on things that are
not necessary
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12. Money
talks
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Money talks means that people
with a lot of money have power and influence.
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13. Money
for old rope
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Money earned from a task that requires very little effort is called money for old rope.
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14. A
licence to print money
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An activity that allows people to become very rich without having to
make any effort.
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15. Save
money for a rainy day
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to save money for a time when it might be needed unexpectedly
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16. Spend
money like water
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to spend money very freely
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17. Throw
good money after bad
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to spend money in an unsuccessful attempt to get back money one has
already lost
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18. Put
your money where your mouth is.
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To follow up on words with actions.
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