Common English Idioms About Money
3 Essential English Idioms to Talk About Money
Learning Money Idioms in Context
Money is a big part of our lives, and English has many colorful ways to talk about it. Imagine a young man named David. He works very hard every day to bring home the bacon for his family. Without his salary, they could not pay for their house or food.
David wants to buy a new sports car, but his wife tells him no. She reminds him that money doesn't grow on trees. She means that money is difficult to earn and should not be wasted on expensive things they do not need.
Finally, they decide to buy a reliable, used car instead. Even though it is cheaper, David still hates to pay through the nose for the repairs. This means he feels he is paying too much money for the service, but he has no choice.
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We used three English idioms in the text above. Click each one to learn its full meaning, see examples, and watch a short movie clip where you can hear a native speaker say it.