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Money Idioms: Matching Exercise
Look at the expressions below and try to match them with their definitions.
Compare with a partner if you have any difculties.
Money Idiom Definition
Pay through the noseA person who does not like tospend money.
Cost an arm and a leg To waste money.
Bring home the baconA person or company's mainsource of income.
CheapskateTo pay a lot of money for
something.
Make ends meet Very rich.
Pour money down the drainTo spend less money becausethere is less available.
Tighten (someones) beltTo pay too much money for
something.
Bread and butter
To earn just enough money to
be able to buy the things youneed.
LoadedTo earn money for your family tolive on.
Try to write your own sentences using the idioms above and compare with a
partner.
Martin Sketchley 2012 13/03/2013ELT Experiences: www.eltexperiences.com
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