Money tree / cash cow

If something easily creates a lot of money (for example, a

business that's particularly successful and lucrative), it is often
referred to as a 'money tree' or a 'cash cow.'

What business or venture would you describe as a money tree or

cash cow? What makes it that?

What do you reckon the origin of these phrases might be?

 Views on money

Not everyone believes money is the root of all evil, but most
people would agree that time is money.

How do you interpret these sayings? Which one do you agree

with more?

Give examples of how each of these sayings can be accurate.

 Down the drain / 2 cents

When you waste money on something useless or pointless, you

pour it 'down the drain.' When you share your opinion,
sometimes unsolicited, you give or put in 'your 2 cents.'

Talk about a time when you poured money down the drain.

When is it important to put in your 2 cents, and when should

you refrain from doing so?
 A run for your money

You give someone 'a run for their money' when you're as good
at doing something as someone who's extremely good. You may
compete against them, beat them or prove them wrong.

Do you find it satisfying to give someone a run for their money?

How do you feel?

When was the last time someone gave you a run for your
money? How did you feel?
 Money idioms

Watch this YouTube video with plenty of idioms about money!

Make notes.

What new idioms did you learn? Which do you find the most
interesting?

Make sentences with 5 of these idioms.