Money Idioms

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What does the idiom 'money talks' mean?

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It means that money can influence people and decisions.

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What does 'penny for your thoughts' mean?

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It is a way of asking someone what they are thinking.

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What does 'break the bank' mean?

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It means to spend all of one's money or to be very expensive.

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What does 'cash cow' refer to?

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A cash cow is a business or product that generates a steady, reliable income.

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What does 'easy come, easy go' mean?

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It means that money that is easily earned can be easily lost.

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What does 'a dime a dozen' mean?

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It means something is very common and not special.

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What does 'tighten your belt' mean?

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It means to spend less money and save more.

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What does 'in the red' mean?

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It means to be in debt or to have negative financial balance.

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What does 'in the black' mean?

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It means to be financially solvent or profitable.