MONEY IDIOMS

1. Do the test

   

      2.Complete the following sentences  (You can find the answers at the bottom of the page)

Julia bought a new Louis Vuitton purse with her bonus. She spends money … …. .

The war was becoming a serious … on the nation’s resources.

Rob has been down in the … ever since Gloria broke up with him.

He wanted to … …. on a new car.

We have so little money that we can hardly keep our heads … … .

They’ve already … a lot of time and money into this project.

Doing the same thing every day can get you … .

Many small businesses are struggling to stay/keep … .

The Arts Council had pulled a … … on the scheme.

I love my roommate. No matter what mood I'm in, he is always able to lift my … .

He has been feeling a bit … recently because he’s had problems at work.

I can’t spend any more money this month because I’m already drowning … …. .

3. Answer the questions.

·         Do you know anyone who spends money like water?

·         Do you know anyone who is drowning in debt?

·         In what ways do you think you could manage your finances more wisely? How could you remove the drains on your budget?

·         What do you think people are most likely to pour money into during their lives?

·         What will you do if you win a lottery? Will you splash out and buy something expensive?

·         What gets you down?

·               What can lift your spirits when you’re feeling low?

                   

4. Work with a partner. Explain the meaning of the following metaphors and let him guess them.

 SPLASH OUT

POUR MONEY INTO 

SPEND MONEY LIKE WATER 

KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER

STAY AFLOAT

PULL THE PLUG ON

A DRAIN ON YOUR BUDGET

BE DROWNING IN DEBT

BE DOWN IN THE MOUTH

FEEL LOW

GET SOMEBODY DOWN

LIFT ONE'S SPIRITS

5. Read the article. Do you think there are any leaks that are draining your budget? What could you do to plug them? 

Answer Key

Julia bought a new Louis Vuitton purse with her bonus. She spends money like water.

The war was becoming a serious drain on the nation’s resources.

Rob has been down in themouth ever since Gloria broke up with him.

He wanted to splash out on a new car.

We have so little money that we can hardly keep our heads above water .

They’ve already poured a lot of time and money into this project.

Doing the same thing every day can get youdown .

Many small businesses are struggling to stay/keep afloat .

The Arts Council had pulled a plug on  on the scheme.

I love my roommate. No matter what mood I'm in, he is always able to lift my spirits .

He has been feeling a bit lowrecently because he’s had problems at work.

I can’t spend any more money this month because I’m already drowning in debt .