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Many families are on the ___ after having lost their jobs.
breadline
We don't live in the ___ of luxury, but we're comfortable.
lap
This house was once a luxurious holiday cottage that likely belonged to a ___-to-do English family.
well
I think she spends money beyond her means. She has been ___ ___ ___ ___ recently.
spending money like water
I used to be a big spender but after becoming a mum I had to learn to ___ my belt.
tighten
Her new business is doing great, she's making a ___ with all her sales.
killing
When I was in college I would babysit most of my neighbours' kids. That job was such a ___.
money-spinner
I can't believe my car has broken down again! That's going to cost an arm and a leg. I'll have to pay ___ ___ ___ to get it repaired.
through the nose
500€ for a pair of shoes? You must be joking! What a ___!
rip-off
We had to refurbish our flat after moving in. After having bought everything we needed for the house we had spent ___ ___ ___.
a small fortune
It is not uncommon to see some groups of friends arguing at a restaurant table about who ___ ___ ___. This is something I love about Spanish people.
picks the bill
That knee injury ___ ___ ___ the athlete's career.
put paid to
I'm sure you will ___ ___ ___ of staying up late tomorrow when the alarm clock goes off at 7.00 am.
pay the price
