money idioms

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1
Most students are ... . (быть в тяжелом материальном положении)
on the breadline
2
We don't live ... , but we're comfortable. (жить в роскоши)
in the lap of luxury
3
Her family was very ... . (в достатке)
well off/well-to-do/well-heeled
4
Coping with a spouse who ... is difficult at best, and absolutely impossible at worst. (бросать деньги на ветер)
spends money like water
5
I've had to ... my ... since I stopped working full-time. (жить на более ограниченные средства)
tighten belt
6
They ... with the sale of their London house. (сорвать куш)
made a killing
7
Consumer finance is not necessarily a ... any longer. (прибыльное дело)
money spinner
8
We ... to get the car fixed. (переплачивать)
paid through the nose
9
\$3
10
You'll have to spend ... in legal fees if you decide to sue for compensation. (целое состояние)
a small fortune
11
The airline ... for the night spent at the hotel. (взять на себя расходы)
picked up the tabill
12
He managed to rise to the top of his profession in the police force, but it was ... . (за большую цену)
at a considerable price
13
A knee injury has ... her chances of getting into the final. (положить конец)
put paid to
14
If you abuse your body now, you'll ... when you're older. (платить)
pay the price
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