WeSpeak Idiomas

Money

For some reason we are always talking about money. On a daily basis we say sentences like How much is this?, I’m short of money, I need to save up to go on a trip, My friend asked if he could borrow some money. Money is part of our daily lives so knowing words and expressions around this topic will come in handy.

How much money vocabulary do you know? Learn 20 new words/expressions related to money management and then test your knowledge!

1. Money talks

Meaning: Money has power and influence.
Example: He got the promotion because he made a large donation to the company. Money talks.

2. Time is money

Meaning: Time is valuable, so don’t waste it.
Example: Let’s get to work; remember, time is money!

3. Easy money

Meaning: Money that is earned with little effort.
Example: He makes easy money selling things online.

4. Put your money where your mouth is

Meaning: Back up your words with action or money.
Example: If you think this investment is so great, put your money where your mouth is.

5. Money doesn’t grow on trees

Meaning: Money is limited and must be earned.
Example: Stop spending so much! Money doesn’t grow on trees.

6. Throw money at something

Meaning: Spend money on something without careful thought, hoping to fix a problem.
Example: The company just threw money at the project, but it didn’t solve the issue.

7. Blood money

Meaning: Money earned from unethical or violent activities.
Example: He refused the blood money, knowing it came from illegal activities.

8. Money to burn

Meaning: Excess money that can be spent on luxuries.
Example: They’ve got money to burn, so they bought a yacht.

9. On the money

Meaning: Exactly right or accurate.
Example: Her prediction about the stock market was on the money.

10. Money pit

Meaning: A project or property that continually requires money to maintain.
Example: That old house turned into a money pit with all the repairs it needed.

11. Hush money

Meaning: Money given to someone to keep them quiet about something.
Example: He paid hush money to keep the scandal a secret.

12. Funny money

Meaning: Counterfeit or fake money.
Example: The police caught someone trying to pass funny money at the store.

13. Money is no object

Meaning: Cost is not an issue when making decisions.
Example: They said money is no object for their wedding plans.

14. Money makes the world go round

Meaning: Money is essential for functioning in society.
Example: We all need jobs because, like it or not, money makes the world go round.

15. In the money

Meaning: Suddenly having a lot of money.
Example: After winning the lottery, they were in the money.

16. Follow the money

Meaning: Investigate financial activities to uncover truth or corruption.
Example: If you want to understand the political scandal, follow the money.

17. A fool and his money are soon parted

Meaning: Someone who is careless with money will quickly lose it.
Example: He spent all his savings on risky investments. A fool and his money are soon parted.

18. Money for old rope

Meaning: Easy money earned for little effort.
Example: Selling antiques that you got for free is like money for old rope.

19. Cold hard cash

Meaning: Physical money, rather than checks or credit.
Example: They only accept cold hard cash at that store.

20. Money in the bank

Meaning: A guaranteed success or benefit.
Example: With all your experience, that job is money in the bank.

Now go ahead and do the interactive exercises on Quizlet to test your knowledge. Never used Quizlet before? It’s extremely simple. Just follow these steps:

go to the flashcards section and review vocabulary, click on the listen icon to practice pronunciation
go to the learn section and test your knowledge!

INTERACTIVE EXERCISES