1Most students are ... . (быть в тяжелом материальном положении)
on the breadline
2We don't live ... , but we're comfortable. (жить в роскоши)
in the lap of luxury
3Her family was very ... . (в достатке)
well off/well-to-do/well-heeled
4Coping with a spouse who ... is difficult at best, and absolutely impossible at worst. (бросать деньги на ветер)
spends money like water
5I've had to ... my ... since I stopped working full-time. (жить на более ограниченные средства)
tighten belt
6They ... with the sale of their London house. (сорвать куш)
made a killing
7Consumer finance is not necessarily a ... any longer. (прибыльное дело)
money spinner
8We ... to get the car fixed. (переплачивать)
paid through the nose
10You'll have to spend ... in legal fees if you decide to sue for compensation. (целое состояние)
a small fortune
11The airline ... for the night spent at the hotel. (взять на себя расходы)
picked up the tabill
12He managed to rise to the top of his profession in the police force, but it was ... . (за большую цену)
at a considerable price
13A knee injury has ... her chances of getting into the final. (положить конец)
put paid to
14If you abuse your body now, you'll ... when you're older. (платить)
pay the price