Money Idioms

Choose the correct definition for each idiom

1. Money doesn´t grow on trees 4) money makes the world go round

a) there is not an endless supply of money a) money is not very important
b) hard work brings rewards b) money makes you happy
c) you find money in unexpected places c) money is extremely important

2. To splash out on (sth) 5) to cost an arm and a leg

a) to lose all your money a) very cheap
b) to spend a lot of money on a treat for yourself b) very expensive
c) buying something which is of poor
c) to win a lot of money quality

3) to make ends meet 6) to foot the bill

a) to make a lot of money on investments a) to pay for something
b) to end your contract b) to bill someone for services
c) to have just enough money to pay for the things
you need c) to not pay your bill

Fill in the blanks with the correct idiom

1. My parents _________________ for my English lessons.

2. I have to work 2 jobs in order to __________________.

3. I might ______________ a new mobile phone, this one´s pretty old!

4. It doesn´t necessarily _______________ to be something decent.

5. People think it´s unimportant, but it´s clear to see that _______________.

6. I´d love to buy everything I want, but unfortunately ________________.

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Rev: 20/24-01-19
ANSWERS DEFINTION MATCH:
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. c
5. b
6. a

ANSWERS GAP FILL :

1. foot the bill
2. make ends meet
3. splash out on
4. cost an arm and a leg
5. money makes the world go round
6. money doesn´t grow on trees

CL GRANADA, S. L. C/ Puentezuelas, nº 32, 1ª Planta - 18002 Granada. Teléf.: 958 53 52 53 Fax: 958 25 15 46
E-mail: info@clgranada.com Web: www.clgranada.com
Rev: 20/24-01-19