Money_ADVANCED

After losing his job, he was struggling to make ends meet and was soon living on the breadline.
What does "on the breadline" mean?

• enjoying financial security

• very poor, with very little money to live on

• living a luxurious lifestyle

• having a stable income

They were forced to fork out a fortune for the new roof after the storm damage.

What does "fork out" mean?

• receive a refund for a purchase

• borrow money from a friend

• invest in a new business venture

• spend a lot of money on sth, usually money you don't want to spend

If Rick loses his job we'll be even worse off.

What does "be worse off" mean?

• feel happier about life

• have more job opportunities

• be in a better financial position

• be poorer or in a more difficult situation

They celebrated the day they finally managed to pay off their mortgage.
What does "pay off" mean?

• forget to pay for sth

• finish paying money that is owed for sth

• borrow more money

• reduce the amount of a debt

She always insisted on paying her own way when she went out with friends.

What does "paying one's own way" mean?

• pay for everything yourself without relying on others

• split the bill equally

• let others pay for you

• avoid paying altogether

I refuse to bail him out again; he needs to learn to be responsible with his money.

What does "bail somebody out" mean?

• punish sb for their mistakes

• donate money to charity

• rescue sb from a difficult situation, usually with money

• ignore sb's problems