B2 Money Idioms

When I was in college I would babysit most of my neighbours' kids. That job was such a ___.

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.

That knee injury ___ ___ ___ the athlete's career.

We don't live in the ___ of luxury, but we're comfortable.

Many families are on the ___ after having lost their jobs.

I'm sure you will ___ ___ ___ of staying up late tomorrow when the alarm clock goes off at 7.00 am.

500€ for a pair of shoes? You must be joking! What a ___!

I think she spends money beyond her means. She has been ___ ___ ___ ___ recently.

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.

This house was once a luxurious holiday cottage that likely belonged to a ___-to-do English family.

Her new business is doing great, she's making a ___ with all her sales.

We had to refurbish our flat after moving in. After having bought everything we needed for the house we had spent ___ ___ ___.

I used to be a big spender but after becoming a mum I had to learn to ___ my belt.