money idioms

Question 1

Most students are ... . (быть в тяжелом материальном положении)

Accepted Answer

on the breadline

Question 2

We don't live ... , but we're comfortable. (жить в роскоши)

Accepted Answer

in the lap of luxury

Question 3

Her family was very ... . (в достатке)

Accepted Answer

well off/well-to-do/well-heeled

Question 4

Coping with a spouse who ... is difficult at best, and absolutely impossible at worst. (бросать деньги на ветер)

Accepted Answer

spends money like water

Question 5

I've had to ... my ... since I stopped working full-time. (жить на более ограниченные средства)

Accepted Answer

tighten belt

Question 6

They ... with the sale of their London house. (сорвать куш)

Accepted Answer

made a killing

Question 7

Consumer finance is not necessarily a ... any longer. (прибыльное дело)

Accepted Answer

money spinner

Question 8

We ... to get the car fixed. (переплачивать)

Accepted Answer

paid through the nose

Question 9

You'll have to spend ... in legal fees if you decide to sue for compensation. (целое состояние)

Accepted Answer

a small fortune

Question 10

The airline ... for the night spent at the hotel. (взять на себя расходы)

Accepted Answer

picked up the tabill

Question 11

He managed to rise to the top of his profession in the police force, but it was ... . (за большую цену)

Accepted Answer

at a considerable price

Question 12

A knee injury has ... her chances of getting into the final. (положить конец)

Accepted Answer

put paid to

Question 13

If you abuse your body now, you'll ... when you're older. (платить)

Accepted Answer

pay the price

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