Money talks!!

So, in the last blog, I was talking about money, so I thought this would be a good moment to mention a few money idioms...

There are many in the English language, but I've picked out a small selection and I'll try my best to explain them.

To pour money down the drain

- to waste money, to use it in a careless way.

'Going out every night to pubs and clubs is just pouring money down the drain'.

Save for a rainy day

- to save something, particularly money, for a unforeseen time in the future when you'll need it more.

'I'd really like to treat myself to a holiday, but I should save (the money) for a rainy day.'

Come into money

- to receive some money unexpectedly.

'I came into some money recently, after my grandfather died.'

Pick up the bill

- to pay a bill, especially when paying for others.

'Do you think that a guy should always pick up the bill on a first date?'

In for a penny, in for a pound

-used to say that a person should finish what he or she has started to do even though it may be more difficult, time-consuming or expensive than they first thought.

'I was only going to stay and help you for 30 minutes. Ah well, 'in for a penny, in for a pound'. I'll stay and help you finish the job.

Put your money where your mouth is

- to follow up your words with actions

' So you keep telling me that you could help my business. It's time to put your money where your mouth is and tell me exactly what you're going to do'.

So, do you have any idioms similar to these in your native language?

I'd love to hear from you if you have.

Until next time.....

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