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English idioms: money

ENGLISH IDIOMS: Money

IDIOM 1: "bring home the bacon"
-> MEANING: earn the family living
-> EXAMPLE: I have been working hard all month bringing home the bacon for my family.

IDIOM 2: "burn a hole in one's pocket"
-> MEANING: money that is likely to be spent
-> EXAMPLE: The money has been burning a hole in his pocket and I am sure that he will spend it soon.

IDIOM 3: "feel like a million dollars"
-> MEANING: feel wonderful
-> EXAMPLE: Although I have been sick for a few weeks I feel like a million dollars today.

IDIOM 4: "make a killing"
-> MEANING: make a large amount of money
-> EXAMPLE: My sister made a killing when she worked overseas in the oil industry.

IDIOM 5: "worth one`s salt"
-> MEANING: worth what one is paid
-> EXAMPLE: Our secretary is worth her salt and is a great asset to our company.

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1. 'Don't worry, Sandra. All my problems are now over. John is back home and he is very nice with me. I !'

2. 'Our baby-sitter is the best on Earth! She is ! She's really good!'

3. 'This money from the lottery is ! I'm going to buy a big house, a boat and a fast car... tomorrow!'

4. 'We're going to with this great invention! We will be rich soon!'

5. 'Don't tell me what I can buy! I ! If you're not happy, find a job!'

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