First five
You’ll soon _________ if you spend more than you earn.
go broke
I am _________ at the moment so I won't be able to go with you on a holiday.
strapped for cash
I was so disappointed when I found my Ming vase was
worthless
I am _________. I don't even have enough money to pay my rent
flat broke
My niece is such a ________ that she only orders water at a restaurant.
cheapskate
Last weekend I _________________$500 on a takeout meal for my friends.
blew
We spent $100,000 starting up our company and we hope to _________ in six months. Then we expect to make a profit.
break even
I usually _________ for my sister and her children at the restaurant because she doesn’t have much money.
pick up the tab
I'm saving my inheritance
for a rainy day
I bought the painting as an investment but I found out it’s _________.
not worth a cent
I have been having trouble _________ because the rent for my apartment is too high.
making ends meet
One of the ___________ of working for a bus company is that you get free travel.
perks
His brother is _________ for money and always wants to borrow some from me.
hard up
We _________ carefully of all the financial transactions in our company.
keep books
Money ...
talks!