Money Words
borrow, buy, earn, hire, lend, pay, rent, sell
**Don't forget to put the word in the correct tense.**
We're ___ a holiday cottage in the south of France for three weeks in the summer.
renting
afford, borrow, burn, buy, cost, cover, make, meet, pay, raise, sell, shop, take out
If you were short of money, what would you do to make ends ___?
Discuss.
meet
They say they want to help the disabled, but they should put their money where their (mouth/pocket) is.
put their money where their mouth is
Meaning: to show by your actions and not just your words that you support or believe in something
I'm sure you'll enjoy the job - and don't forget, you'll be gaining good money.
I'm sure you'll enjoy the job - and don't forget, you'll be earning good money.
afford, borrow, burn, buy, cost, cover, make, meet, pay, raise, sell, shop, take out
Is there anything you can't ___ because it would ___ a fortune?
Discuss.
afford, cost
borrow, buy, earn, hire, lend, pay, rent, sell
**Don't forget to put the word in the correct tense.**
They're ___ a dance band for their daughter's wedding in August.
hiring
afford, borrow, burn, buy, cost, cover, make, meet, pay, raise, sell, shop, take out
Would you like to ___ a loan to buy a house one day?
Discuss.
take out
Hotels are always expensive, but we had to pay through the (hand/nose) for the room we wanted.
nose
Meaning: to pay too much money for something
You can pay your ticket here or on the bus.
You can buy/pay for your ticket here or on the bus.
afford, borrow, burn, buy, cost, cover, make, meet, pay, raise, sell, shop, take out
How would you ___ money for a charity you wanted to support?
Discuss.
raise
borrow, buy, earn, hire, lend, pay, rent, sell
*Don't forget to put the word in the correct tense.**
People say you shouldn't ___ money from friends, but I don't agree.
borrow
afford, borrow, burn, buy, cost, cover, make, meet, pay, raise, sell, shop, take out
What is the first thing you would buy if you had money to ___?
Discuss.
burn
I have no idea where he gets it from, but Martin's been spending money like (air/water) recently.
water
Meaning: to spend too much money in a careless way
I can borrow you some money, but please give it back tomorrow.
I can lend you some money, but please give it back tomorrow.
The shop wouldn't accept a check or a credit card. They insisted on hard (cash/money).
cash
borrow, buy, earn, hire, lend, pay, rent, sell
*Don't forget to put the word in the correct tense.*
I've asked my parents if they would ___ me some money to buy a car. I'll ___ it back when I can.
lend, pay
afford, borrow, burn, buy, cost, cover, make, meet, pay, raise, sell, shop, take out
If you went for a job interview, how would you try to __ yourself?
Discuss.
sell
It's the local council that has to decide whether to build a new school. It holds the (purse/wallet) strings.
purse
Meaning: to control the spending of money by a family, company, or country
You can rent all the books you need from the college library at no cost.
You can borrow all the books you need from the college library at no cost.
I always prefer to pay my own (road/way), so you pay your bill and I'll pay mine.
way
borrow, buy, earn, hire, lend, pay, rent, sell
*Don't forget to put the word in the correct tense.*
Thousands of people ___ their living by ___ and ___ things online.
earn, buying, selling
afford, borrow, burn, buy, cost, cover, make, meet, pay, raise, sell, shop, take out
What would you do if you wanted to ___ a quick buck?
Discuss.
make
We couldn't afford a new car - I'm afraid it would break the (savings/bank).
bank
Meaning: cost more than one can afford
In the last month, we have earned over $2,000 for charity - most of it from public donations.
In the last month, we have raised over $2,000 for charity - most of it from public donations.
As you will be using your own car and staying in hotels, the company will afford all your expenses and spend you a daily meal allowance.
As you will be using your own car and staying in hotels, the company will cover all your expenses and pay you a daily meal allowance.