Understanding Money Idioms

What does the idiom 'pour money down the drain' imply?

• Investing in stocks

• Donating to charity

• Wasting money carelessly

• Saving money wisely

If someone 'brings home the bacon', what are they doing?

• Cooking a meal

• Earning a living

• Shopping for groceries

• Saving money

What does it mean to 'make ends meet'?

• To donate to charity

• To invest in real estate

• To save a lot of money

• To barely manage financially

What does the idiom 'flat broke' mean?

• Having no money at all

• Investing in stocks

• Being very wealthy

• Owning a flat

If someone is described as a 'penny pincher', what are they likely to be?

• Investing in luxury items

• Reckless with finances

• Careful with spending

• Generous with money

What does 'born with a silver spoon in their mouth' suggest about a person?

• They are very frugal

• They were born into wealth

• They are a great cook

• They have a silver collection

What does it mean to 'pay an arm and a leg' for something?

• To invest in a business

• To get a great deal

• To pay a very high price

• To buy something illegal

What is the meaning of 'a penny saved is a penny earned'?

• Earning money is more important than saving

• Investing is better than saving

• Spending money is better than saving

• Saving money is as valuable as earning it

What does 'put your money where your mouth is' encourage someone to do?

• Save more money

• Invest in stocks

• Act on their promises

• Talk more about their plans

What does the idiom 'penny for your thoughts' mean?

• Thinking deeply about a problem

• Saving money for future use

• Offering someone a penny

• Asking someone to share their opinion