Banking
This refers to the money you receive in exchange for a larger amount, typically after making a purchase.
Change
This term refers to a reduction in the original price of something.
A discount
This phrase refers to spending an excessive amount of money, often unnecessarily.
Spend a fortune
You missed the bus. You ______ left earlier to catch it.
Should have
This type of money is small, metal, and typically used for low-value transactions.
Coins
This is the situation when you owe more money than you can pay off, often due to excessive spending.
Debt/get into debt
This expression refers to something that is extremely expensive.
Cost an arm and a leg
He didn’t show up to the meeting. He ______ forgotten about it.
Might have
This machine allows you to withdraw cash and check your balance.
ATM
These are the mandatory payments citizens make to the government to fund public services.
Taxes
This phrase refers to quickly grabbing something that’s a good deal or offer.
Snap up a bargain
They were able to finish the project on time. They ______ worked very hard.
Must have
This is a plan for managing your income and expenses.
Budget
You might get one of these if you’re able to negotiate the price of an item or service.
A bargain
This phrase describes spending money in a wasteful or careless manner.
Throw money down the drain
I wasn’t able to attend the concert. I ______ gone if I had known about it earlier.
Would have
This is a fixed amount of money given regularly, often for personal expenses or children.
Allowance
This action is commonly done using a credit card, where you pay by passing your card through a reader.
Swipe
This expression means to reduce your expenses when you’re trying to save money.
Tighten your belt
She didn’t respond to your message. She ______ been busy.
Could have