Ph.V
Form
Form
Come
1. down
(become cheaper)
2. into
(inherit money from someone who has died)
It’s amazing how much the price of smart TVs has come down/come into over the past few years.
come down
Paco _______ a huge amount of money after he sold his business to a multinational company.
came into
It’s unbelievable how much I pay in tax. It’s daytime robbery.
daylight robbery
After a poor start to life, Camila Alves went from ________ and is now a hugely successful businessperson.
rags to riches
Put
aside
(save money for later)
At the end of each month, I always make sure to put aside/get by on 5% of my wages. I’m saving to buy an apartment.
put aside
The company plans to ______ the £1.5 billion profit between its investors.
share out
When I was growing up, we found it hard to make ends match.
make ends meet
It’ll be like pouring ________ if you buy that coat – you’ll only wear it once.
money down the drain
Splash
out
(spend a lot of money)
Some people buy the first thing they see, while others prefer to share out/shop around to make sure they get the best deal.
shop around
After getting good grades in her exams, Lucia rewarded herself by ______ on a new smartphone.
splashing out
That only costs £15, so it won’t hurt the bank.
break the bank
Even though my cousin says he finds it hard to ______, he buys a new pair of trainers every fortnight.
make ends meet
Share
out
(distribute)
David has found it easier to get by on/put aside his salary now he’s stopped buying so many expensive clothes.
get by on
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for people to ______ enough money for their retirement.
put aside
Everyone loves to hear a success story in which someone goes from scraps to riches.
rags to riches
I couldn’t believe how much my meal cost – it was _____! I didn’t even enjoy it!
daylight robbery
Get
by on
(manage to live, usually with a small amount of money)
That jewellery shop on the high street is well known for splashing out/ripping off their customers.
ripping off
Did you really pay £3,000 for that awful car? They totally ____ you ____!
ripped (you) off
I pay for a gym membership but never go – I’m sending money down the sink.
pouring money down the drain
Paying as little as possible for a laptop is a _______ as you’ll need to replace it with a new one soon enough.
false economy