IDIOMS ABOUT MONEY 20.10.

2021

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IDIOMS MEANING

to have money to burn  Referring to someone who has lots of

money – more than what they need
 (They have so much money and even if
they lose some, it doesn’t matter as they
always have extra with them.
 Example :
Mr Tan was able to hold such an
extravagant wedding reception for his
daughter as he had the money to
burn. /had deep pocket

to have deep pocket  Referring to someone who has lots of

money (same as above)
 Example : Arianna was able to shop at the
most luxurious boutiques in Paris as she
has deep pocket./ has the money to
burn

to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth
is /was / are / were
 He /she was born in a family which was
already wealthy / affluent /rich.
(Affluent family – lots of wealth, money,
comfort…)
He didn’t earn that money on his own but
was born into a wealthy family
 Example : Harry was able to receive the
best education he wanted in the
prestigious university as he was born with
a silver spoon in his mouth.

to be loaded – (more informal)  Referring to someone having a lot of

money.
 Example : William is so loaded that he
gets to go for a vacation abroad with his
family twice a year.

to make a bundle  Referring to someone who made a lot of

to strike gold money due to a successful business deal,
to hit the jackpot share market, won a lottery or won a
fortune at the casino.

 Example : The company made a bundle /

struck gold / hit the jackpot when they
launched the new product.
Example : If this business deal becomes
 successful, I’m sure to strike gold./ to
make a bundle/ to hit the jackpot

Example : My uncle hit the jackpot/

struck gold / made a bundle when the
shares he bought recently when up beyond
expectation at the stock market.

to look like a million bucks / dollars  Referring to someone who looks great /
spectacular / stunning in their physical
appearance.
(different from the usual look)

 Example : Wow! You look like a million

bucks in that shimmering black evening
gown.

to feel like a million bucks / dollars  Referring to someone who is feeling

absolutely happy. (like having a million
dollar with him)

 Example : I feel like a million bucks

because I’m promoted as the director of
the company.

to be worth a million bucks / dollars  Referring to something that is very

valuable such as a business opportunity,
spending time with the family.

 Example : Spending time with my children

is worth a million bucks since I was away
from home for 2years.

TASK 1

Fill in the blanks with the correct idioms

1. Adam ………………………………………………………. when he was accepted to study in Harvard University.

2. Taylor is able to carry out her philanthropy work because she

……………………………………………………………….………..……………………………………………………

3. Charlotte doesn’t have to work for a living because she

…………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………..

4. Lily ………………………………………… in that evening gown. All cameras were just focussing on her direction
at the award show.

5. Nick …………………………………………………………….. at the Las Vegas casino recently.

6. Being reunited with his family …………………………………………………………………………….
as Majeed was kept captive by the terrorist for about a month.
to have money to burn (has / have / had /
having)
to have deep pocket
to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth
to be loaded – (more informal)
to make a bundle
to strike gold
to hit the jackpot
to look like a million bucks / dollars
to feel like a million bucks / dollars
to be worth a million bucks / dollars

TASK 2

Choose any 4 idioms about money and construct sentences. Do underline the idiom.

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