Spoken English: Talk about expressions about money

1. break the bank Too expensive, spend too much money, bankrupt

John knew that renting the ocean view apartment would break the bank, so he settled for a smaller apartment.< /p>

John knew that renting an apartment with an ocean view would cost him all his money, so he chose a smaller one.

2. bring home the bacon Make money and support your family

I can't sit around all day - someone's got to bring home the bacon.

I can't sit around all day - someone's got to bring home the bacon. Sitting around all day doing nothing - there has to be a breadwinner in the house.

3. cash in on (something) profit from..., make money from...; get benefits from...

Her family have been accused of cashing in on her death.

Her family has been accused of profiting from her death.

4. give (someone) a blank check to let someone act according to their own ideas

The professor gave the students a blank check with the only requirement being that they turn in their project on time.

This professor allows students to express themselves freely, as long as they hand in their assignments on time.

5. turn on a dime spin in a very small place, (movement) very dexterously

The car handles very well and can turn on a dime.

The car is easy to drive and responsive.

6. bet your bottom dollar I would bet my bottom dollar that Rachel will show up late again today.

I would bet my bottom dollar that Rachel will show up late again today.

Bet Rachel will show up again later today.

7. look like a million dollars As she stepped out in her wedding dress, she looked like a million dollars.

When she stepped out in her wedding dress, she looked stunning.

8. Pinch pennies Penny wisely

My grandfather always pinches pennies; he never spends money if he doesn't have to.

My grandfather always pinches pennies; He never spent money unless it was necessary.

9. put in your two cents to express your opinion

You can put in your two cents after I am finished going over all the facts.

Wait for me to state After you have all the facts, you can express your personal opinion.

10. For peanuts, you can’t make a little money

The students had very little money, so they were willing to work for peanuts.

The students had nothing Money, so they are willing to work for a trivial amount of money.