gateway b2 money unit 5 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Even though she doesn’t earn much, she manages to ________ working two part-time jobs and budgeting carefully.

get by

He spent a ________of money on that sports car, but it broke down after a week!

hefty sum

We’re trying to ________on unnecessary expenses to save for our summer holiday.

cut down

He’s saving a______________in case he ever loses his job or has unexpected expenses.

nest egg

They were offering the laptop at half price, so I had to_____ before it sold out.

snap it up

My cousin is an____________ who started his own business selling eco-friendly products.

entrepreneur

I don’t mind spending money on quality, but I hate to_______ on things I don’t really need.

shell it out

After years of saving, we finally bought a house and took out a_________ to pay for it.

mortgage

Her_________from her freelance work is quite impressive—she makes over $80,000 a year.

annual income

The concert last night was_______—the energy was amazing and everyone had a great time.

lit

He’s been waiting for his __________ promotion for months and finally got it last week.

long-awaited

It’s smart to save money for a____________, as you never know when you’ll have an emergency.

rainy day

He paid ________ for the designer watch, but he thinks it was worth every penny.

a substantial amount

That’s such a________! I can’t believe you got those shoes for only $20.

bargain

If you keep spending like that, you’re just___________—you won’t have anything left for the future.

throwing money down the drain

She always knows how to______ with her outfits—she’s fashionable without spending a fortune.

slay