Do you want to go dutch on the bill? (to go dutch)
to share the cost of something (especially a meal)
You might need to grease some palms if you want to skip the line. (to grease someone's palm)
to give someone money to persuade them to do something (secretly)
Many people live beyond their means and go into debt as a result. (to live beyond [ones's] means)
to spend more money than you earn or than you can afford.
They must be made of money if they live in a house that big. (to be made of money)
to be very rich.
I had to break the bank to go on that vacation across Europe.
to pay or have to pay a lot of money for something
Sophie felt like a million bucks after getting a massage. (to feel like a million bucks/dollars)
to feel really good
I just got paid and I've got money to burn. (to have money to burn)
to have money (usually a lot) to spend on things
We always get service at this restaurant because money talks. (money talks)
money gives you power/influence
We've got a good nest egg saved up in case of emergency. (a nest egg)
an amount of saved money
Marc went from rags to riches after winning the lottery. (to go from rags to riches)
to go from being poor (or not wealthy) to being rich
How do you make a living?
I make a living as a...../I work in the _____ industry
How should you cut corners to save money in your household?
Cut corners: to economize; to save money by doing something in the most affordable way.
Would you like to strike it rich? What would you do?
to strike it rich: acquire a lot of money
Give examples of popular products in the market that are cash cows.
cash cow: a business, investment or product that makes a lot of money.
In your opinion, what jobs are paid peanuts?
Paid peanuts: very low salary
Would you like to have just enough money to make ends meet? Why or why not?
Break even: the point at which cost and income are equal and there is neither profit nor loss.
