It's all about the money. About money in English. Money in English: words and expressions that will be useful to you Verbs related to money in English

Money is an integral part of our life. We earn, spend, save, etc. And therefore in any language there are a lot of words related to money: set expressions ( set expressions), sayings ( provers), idioms ( idioms). Even the word "money" is very abstract. Money can mean bills/banknotes ( bank notes), coins ( coins), trifle ( change / small change). How many phrases are there? collocations) on this topic! Of course, there are a huge number of them, but in this article we will try to highlight the most popular of them.

adjective + money

• easy money- easily acquired money.
  

  Easy money won't teach you how to be thrifty. “Easy money won’t teach you frugality.

• Bonus money- premium.
  

  I'm going to spend my bonus money on a trip - I'm going to spend my bonus money on a trip.

• hard-earned money- Hard-earned money.
  

  Hard-earned money is the most appreciated. “Hard-earned money is most valued.

• Public/taxpayers'/government money- Taxpayer money.
  

  The public should know how the government money is spent. “The public needs to know how taxpayers' money is being spent.

• Pocket/spending/pin money- pocket money.
  

  I always have some pin money on me. I always have pocket money with me.

• Dirty money- dirty money.
  

  Stay away from his dirty money. “Stay away from his dirty money.

• Bribe money- a bribe.
  

  The official took the bribe money and ended up in jail. The official took a bribe and ended up in jail.

• ransom money- redemption.
  

  They were supposed to leave the ransom money under the bridge. They should have left the ransom under the bridge.

• hush/protection money- a bribe for silence.
  

  The swindler was extorting hush money. - The swindler extorted money for silence.

• Counterfeit/fake money- counterfeit money.
  

  Beware of counterfeit money. - Beware of counterfeit money.

• earnest money- hard earned money.
  

  Earnest money will ensure you clear conscience. “Honest money will give you a clear conscience.

• Silly money- crazy money.
  

  They say silly money spoils people. “They say crazy money spoils people.

• tight money- not enough money.
  

  My tight money doesn't let me make the most of life. Lack of money does not allow me to enjoy life to the fullest.

• well-spent money- money well spent.
  

  Well-spent money shows that you are a good money manager. - Money spent wisely shows that you know how to handle it.

Verb + money

Some colloquial expressions on the topic "Money" in English can be gleaned from this video:

Additional vocabulary from the video

• readies- cash (colloquial version of the word cash).
• Loose/spare change- a trifle.
• e-cash- electronic money.
• ATM (automatic teller machine) or cash machine- ATM (colloquial version - a hole in the wall).
• Counterfeit/fake money- counterfeit money.
• petty cash- small cash.
• Singles- 1 dollar (pound) banknotes.
• Fiver- five (five pounds sterling or five dollars).
• tenner- ten.
• Grand- thousand (pounds or dollars).
• Buck- bucks.

Money idioms in English

You can talk about money endlessly. No wonder this topic has given life to so many English idioms.

1. To put your money where your mouth is- be responsible for your words.
   

   You always say it but you never do. Put your money where your mouth is! You always talk, but you never do. Answer for your words!

2. To have money to burn- have a lot of money (hens do not peck).
   

   She's a big shot and has money to burn. “She’s a big shot, and her chickens don’t peck money.

3. To save money for a rainy day- to save money for a rainy day.
   

   I never could save money for a rainy day - I could never save money for a rainy day.

4. To be flush with money- to rake in money with a shovel.
   

   He is flush with money as his business is very successful. He is raking in money with a shovel because his business is very successful.

5. Money loves to be counted- Money loves an account.
   

   Don't be hasty - money loves to be counted. Don't be hasty - money loves a bill.

6. To be short of funds/money/cash- to be out of money, aground.
   

   Now I'm short of money and can't join you. “Now I’m broke and I can’t join you.

7. For love or money- for no money.
   

   I will not do it for love nor money. I won't do it for any money.

8. At all costs- for any money, at any cost.
   

   I am ready to buy this dress at all costs. I am ready to buy this dress for any money.

9. To break the bank- break the bank.
   

   He is a gambler and always hopes to break the bank. He is a gambler and always looking to break the bank.

10. To feel like a million dollars- feel 100%
    

    After the holiday I feel like a million dollars. - After the holidays, I feel 100% better.

11. To live beyond/within one's means- to live beyond one's means / within one's means.
    

    His poor childhood taught him to live within his means. “His poor childhood taught him to live within his means.

12. piggy bank- Piggy bank in the form of a pig.
    

    When my piggy bank is full, I'll break it and see how much money is in. - When my piggy bank is full, I will break it and see how much money is inside.

• English slang is rich in words about money - "cabbage", "bucks" and other interesting words can be found in the article "".

All vocabulary in the article is available for download at the link:

And in conclusion, we offer you a small lexical test on the topic "Money" in English:

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Money in English

Money has been the most controversial matter throughout the human history. What is money for? And when did it appear?

Money is a universal means of payment and a means of exchange. It appeared thousands of years ago. First people used things like animal skin and precious metals as money. But it wasn't easy to carry and store them. The money we use nowadays is made of paper and cheap metals. They are banknotes and coins of different value.

Everybody uses money in our modern world. We all need money, we think about it and work for it. It is difficult to imagine today's life without banknotes and coins, credit cards and cash. Modern technologies have influenced the way of payment: and plastic cards are becoming more and more popular today and they can be accepted even abroad. It’s really convenient and safe for travelers because you don’t have to carry the money in your wallet or exchange the currency in order to make purchases in foreign countries.

We need money to live and buy desired things and services. We can't travel around the world, buy a car, rent an office, use the Internet or just buy food and clothes without money. People who earn much money can afford luxury goods: expensive cars and fantastic mansions, precious stones and unique works of art. The more money you earn, the more products you can buy. We must admit that being a millionaire is always dangerous. Rich people spend a lot on security because they are often robbed, kidnapped and even killed.

To my mind, money and happiness are not synonyms. Money doesn't always mean well-being and prosperity. Sometimes money ruins people's lives and destroys families. People who value material things only, who care too much about money cannot be happy. Happiness depends both on material and spiritual things. And you can't buy health, love or true friends with money.

Translation

Throughout human history, money has been the most controversial issue. What is money for? And when did they appear?

Money is a universal means of payment and a medium of exchange. They appeared thousands of years ago. The first people used animal skins and precious metals as money. But it was not easy to wear and store them. The money we use today is made from paper and cheap metals. These are banknotes and coins of various values.

In our modern world, everyone uses money. We all need money, we think about it and work for it. It is difficult to imagine the current life without banknotes and coins, credit cards and cash. Modern technologies have influenced the payment method: plastic cards are becoming more and more popular today, and they are accepted even abroad. It is very convenient and safe for travelers as there is no need to carry money in your wallet or make a currency exchange to make purchases in other countries.

We need money to live and buy the things and services we want. We won't be able to travel the world, buy a car, rent an office, use the internet, or just buy food and clothes without money. People who earn a lot of money can afford luxuries: expensive cars and fantastic mansions, gems and unique works of art. The more money you earn, the more items you can purchase. We must recognize the fact that being a millionaire is always dangerous. Wealthy people spend a lot on their security because they are often robbed, kidnapped and even killed.

In my opinion, money and happiness are not synonymous. Money does not always mean well-being and prosperity. Sometimes money destroys people's lives and destroys families. People who value only everything material, who worry too much about money, cannot become happy. Happiness is both material and spiritual. And you can't buy health, love, and true friends with money.

Money is such an important part of everyday life that in any language a lot of words, expressions are assigned to them, many proverbs, sayings, riddles are composed about them, money topics are firmly entrenched in idioms. But in textbooks, this topic is usually given little attention, although if you travel, then you will have to talk about money in English more often than about culture, history, literature and other high matters.

In this collection I will give useful words and interesting expressions on the topic of money. As usual in the rubric, the words are given in the form of cards, a list and a printable PDF file (cardboard cards).

English words on the topic “Money, finance”

Expressions about money in English

• to pay the bills Literally: to pay bills, more generally: to provide for oneself.

I gotta find a job to pay the bills. I have to find a job to support myself.

• be loaded- to have a lot of money.

My uncle is loaded so he always buys us awesome presents. My uncle has a lot of money, so he always buys amazing gifts for us.

• be broke- be penniless.

I've wasted off my money. I'm broke. - I spent all the money, I'm broke.

• make a killing- earn a lot of money.

My sister made a killing working it the oil industry. My sister made a lot of money in the oil industry.

• make ends meet have enough money to live on, make ends meet.

I lost my job and I'm having a hard time making ends meet. I lost my job and can barely make ends meet.

• hand to mouth- live in poverty, barely survive.

Since I lost my job I've had to live hand to mouth. “Ever since I lost my job, I have been struggling to survive.

• put in your two cents - express your opinion, contribute your five cents.

Let me put in my two cents. “Let me express my opinion.

• on the house at the expense of the institution (in bars, restaurants)

This beer is on the house. “It's beer on the house.

• tighten your belt- tighten the belt.

Another fine? I'll have to tighten my belt this month! - Another penalty? I'll have to tighten my belt this month.

• be on the breadline- to live from hand to mouth, on the verge of survival

Due to the recent crisis, there are more people on the breadline than
ever before. “Because of the recent crisis, more people are now on the brink of survival than ever.

• other side of the coin – the other side of the coin.

The house is lovely and spacious, but the other side of the coin is that it is far from shops and schools. This house is beautiful and spacious. But there is another side of the coin: it is too far from shops and schools.

• at all costs -at any cost.

Are you sure you want to win at all costs? Are you sure you want to win at any cost?

• keep your head above water- stay afloat, survive financially.

Business has been slow, but we've managed to keep our head above water. Things aren't going well, but we're holding on.

• keep the wolf from the door- survive, fight poverty, have enough money only for basic needs: food, a roof over your head.

In order to keep the wolf from the door, you need to have enough money to buy food and other essentials. “In order to get along somehow, you need enough money for food and basic necessities.

• look like a million dollars look great, look like a million.

With a new hairstyle she looked a million dollars! You look great with your new haircut!

• lose your shirt- to lose everything, to be left without pants.

He lost his shirt gambling. He was left with nothing, gambling.

• have money to burn have “extra” money that can be easily blown away.

A fur coat is no problem for Molly. She's got money to burn! - A fur coat is not a problem for Molly. She has a lot of extra money.

• be paid peanuts receive money.

Jenny has a very interesting job, but she's paid peanuts. Jenny has a very interesting job, but it pays a pittance.

• throw money at- trying to solve the problem by a useless injection of money, without trying other methods.

The social problems cannot be solved just by throwing money at it. “Social problems cannot be solved with money alone.

• it's a highway robbey! - this is a robbery (bad deal).

You paid $200 for what? It's a highway robbery! Did you pay $200 for it? Yes, it's a robbery!

• it's a steal!- buy for nothing, a bargain, a cheap purchase.

I got this bike at a garage sale and it was only 5 bucks! That's a steal! I bought this bike at a garage sale, it only cost 5 bucks. Got it as a gift!

• chip-in to fold, to accumulate money.

I'm gonna order a pizza. Let's chip in. - I'll order a pizza, let's chip in.

• on me- I will pay (as a rule, when it comes to a bill in a bar, cafe, etc.)

- Let me see the check ... - Let me take a look at the check ...

- Don't worry about it. This ison me. Don't worry, I'll pay.

Notes

1. Word money Singular, no plural form. For example: There is no money - There is no money here.
2. Words borrow And lend have opposite meanings: I borrowed some money. - I borrowed some money; Can you lend me some money? – Could you lend me some money?

3. The difference between price, cost, charge, fee.

These words have similar meanings.

• price- the price of the goods in the store: What's the price
• cost has different meanings.
  • Price - What's the cost of this pillow? How much is this pillow?
  • Expenses, cost: high cost of production - High cost of production.
  • Price, cost in a figurative sense: Victory at all costs- Victory at any cost.
  • As a verb to cost, it means “to cost”: How much does this pillow cost? How much is this pillow?
• charge- a very ambiguous word, but in this context it can mean:
  • a fee charged for something, usually a service. For example: Bank charge - The fee charged by the bank for transactions.
  • expenses, costs: The charges amounted $300 - The charges amounted to $300.
  • The verb to charge - to set a price: Jack charged 50 bucks for his bike - Jack charged 50 bucks for his bike.
• Fee- a fee, payment, remuneration received for a certain work or service: I'll help you. $100 is my fee. - I will help you. My reward will be $100.

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People say: Money makes the world go round and T totally agree. Frankly speaking, it's impossible to imagine the life of people without usage of money because we should pay almost for everything in our world except for mother's love, father's guidance and friend's support.
In all times money were a medium of exchange. In ancient times when money didn't exist people used barter to satisfy their need for goods they didn't have. Later commodity money appeared, like shells, beads, salt, tobacco, animal skins, even dog’s teeth and what not. Gradually our forefathers started to use clearly marked coins, made of precious metals. It was not until about 1000 years ago that the first paper money, which we call banknotes today, was invented in China. Today cash is widely used across the world along with credit cards and electronic money. In fact, each country has its own basic unit of money called currency, whereas the U. S. dollar is quite often regarded as the international means of payment.
What do we use money now? Well, there are three main uses. At first it is a medium of exchange as in ancient times; if you want to buy something you have to pay for it a certain amount of money. In addition to it, money is also used as a unit of account as money determines the cost of all goods and services. Owing to money each person can interpret prices, costs, profits and debts; in such a way people have an opportunity to monitor their financial situations, plan their expenses and measure their future profitability. And finally, it's a well-known fact that money is a store of value, which means that money can be saved for future purchases. Valuables, real estate, stocks and bonds are stores of wealth as well. Certainly it’s better when money works and brings its owner a profit, it’s also possible to put money into a bank account and receive interest from it if one wants to minimize the risk.
There are two different opinions about money. One people think that wealth is the most important thing in a people's life. Other insists that there are a lot of things which have higher importance then money. Of course everyone has their own arguments.
First of all, measure of welfare can be the meter of people's brainpower and success. As suggested by the majority only clever and brainy people can be hired on a decent position with high salary. But from other side reach people can also be a swindlers and a cheaters who bosses other persons around and has no dignity at all.
Next, money lets us fulfill our basic needs. You can't be happy if you have no money to satisfy your natural needs. Money as commonly gives us new possibilities. But it's not a secret that people's requirements have no limits: the more you have, the more you want.
And the last, poverty should restrict themselves in everything. As a result it force them feel themselves miserable, angry and jealous of others’ wealth. It is said in the Bible that "The love of money is the root of all evil". Indeed, the majority of the crimes are committed because of money.
I suppose that money is a very necessary thing in our world, but it is not the first. Everyone has to understand that life is worth living because of things that can't be bought for money..
As far as I'm concerned, I get pocket money from my parents. There are different points of view on the allowance given to children by their parents, but I’m inclined to think that
pocket money is needed, because children are reasonable enough to make correct use of this money. Dealing with money is an extremely useful skill for our future life and it gives us a sense of independence. In addition to it, every teenager needs money in case he or she wants to grab a snack or gets lost in the city or lacks some stationery. Regrettably, some children do not understand the value of money and do not appreciate their parents’ labor.
In this case I'd recommend them to take a part-time job and become a babysitter, a waiter, a
cleaner and so on. Not only does this provide teenagers with earnings, but help to gain some priceless experience.
To make my long story short, I want to quote Malcom Forbes, the rich and extravagant person who seemed to have all a human wants: "Money isn't everything according to those who have it." So enjoy every moment of your life and appreciate the things you already have.

With money, 10 basic actions are performed. Remember that some of these verbs are irregular.

deposit money (in/into)

place funds in a bank

I deposited the check - Iopenedcontribution

(with) draw money (from)

withdraw, withdraw funds

Iwdrew 500dollars - I withdrew 500 dollars

transfer money (from/to)

transfer, transfer funds

I transferred 1,000 dollars from my checking account to my savings accounttranslated1000 dollarsWithmycurrentaccountsondeposit

save money (on)

to save money

Isaved 1,000dollarsthismonth – I saved $1,000 this month

borrow money (from)

borrow money

Iborrowed 10dollarsfrommyfriend - I borrowed $10 from a friend

lend money (to)

lend, lend money

Banks lend money while customers borrow it – Bankslendmoney, Aclientstheiroccupy

The bank lent me money as a down payment on my house – Bankgaveto meloanVcheckfirstcontributionbehindmyhouse

owe money (to)

owe money

He owed the bank a lot of money - Heowedbanka lot ofmoney

spend money (on)

spend money

He spent a lot of money - Heconsiderablyspent

waste money (on)

throw away, waste money

HewastedalotofmoneyonthatTV - He spent a lot of money on that TV

invest money (in/into)

invest

We invested in the stock market - WeinvestedVstockmarket

English Joke

In former times, when royalties were more important, a lady at a court ball was intensely gratified when a prince selected her as a partner. She was almost overwhelmed with pride when he danced a second measure with her.

"Oh," she gushed, as she reposed blissfully in his arms, "your highness does me too great honor."

The prince answered coldly:

"But no, ma'am. Merely, my physician has directed me to perspire."