money vocabulary
to take money out of a bank account
withdraw or withdraw money
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
"Pour money down the drain"
Answer: to waste money
"Let's go on a shopping spree!"
to shop excessively; to buy a lot of things in an extravagant way.
What does this abbreviation stand for?
"USD"
US Dollar
United States Dollar
a container with a narrow opening in the top for putting coins in, used by children to save money
a piggy bank
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
Break the bank
Answer: to spend a lot of money
"That's going to cost me an arm and a leg."
The product is too expensive.
What does this abbreviation stand for?
"BTC"
Bitcoin
to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died
inherit
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
Born with a silver spoon in your mouth
Answer: Used to describe someone who comes from a wealthy family
"That restaurant has gone out of business."
The brand/shop/restaurant has closed down.
What does this abbreviation stand for?
"VAT"
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
the system of money that a country uses
currency
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
The early bird catches the worm.
Being first improves the chances of success
"Your order is on the house."
(of a drink or meal in a bar or restaurant) at the management's expense; free.
What does this abbreviation stand for?
"ATM"
Automatic Teller Machine
A legal agreement by which a bank lends you money to buy a house
mortgage
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Answer: One should not concentrate all efforts and resources in one area as one could lose everything.
"Let's shop around first."
To compare the quality or prices of products that are offered by different shops, before choosing the best option.
What does this abbreviation stand for?
AMEX
American Express