I earn a reasonable wage but it is my wife who really brings home the _____________.
(Earns a decent salary)
bacon
15
My boss is a real ____________. He hasn’t given any of us a pay rise for three years.
(Doesn’t like spending money)
skinflint
10
That shop is really expensive. You will pay through the ___________ for items that cost only a fraction of the cost in other shops or online. (Pay the maximum for something)
nose
20
My finance has told me she wants to push the __________ out at our wedding. Personally, I would prefer something a little less lavish and a lot quieter. (Spend money extravagantly)
boat
10
Her business is doing very well. She has made a __________ since she opened her office.
(Made a big profit)
mint/ killing
15
The company isn’t making much money. In fact, it is barely breaking _________ at the moment.
(Managing to cover expenses)
even
10
They have given control of the entire project to Cecilia. The importance of the project is such that they have given her a ________ cheque and told her to buy whatever she needs. (No financial limitations)
blank
20
He didn’t have the money to go on holiday so the family had a ______________ and got him a ticket to Malaga and hotel on the seafront. (Everybody contributed some money to a fund)
whip-round
25
I really need to speak to my daughter. She is a student yet she insists on eating out in fancy restaurants every day and taking taxis everywhere. She is living way beyond her __________.
(Not following a sensible budget)
means
15
He keeps saying that he is willing to help but I will believe him when he puts his money where his __________ is. (Demonstrate sincere intentions)
mouth
10
He doesn’t earn very much but he gets enough to keep the __________ from the door.
(Enough money to survive)
wolf/wolves
15
The club decided to set up a ___________ so that the members could have a meal together before the holidays started. (Start a common fund)
kitty
25
She is a very good business woman. She always succeeds and never fails to make a profit. She seems to have the __________ touch. (An ability to make money)
Midas
10
It’s a language services company but its _________ and butter is language classes.
(Main source of income)
bread
10
When I worked in that bar they paid me cash ______ hand. (Paid directly, not into a bank account)
in
15
There are not many ATMs in my town. It is a real disadvantage not having cash _______ hand.
(Real money available)
