Step 1
This week, we will learn five money idioms. Study the Powerpoint presentation below. Do you recognize any of the idioms?
Step 2
Read the dialogue to understand the correct usage of the idioms.
| Asma | Yesterday, I bought a beautiful party dress at the mall. It cost a pretty penny. |
| Fari | Really! How much? |
| Asma | Around 300 dollars. |
| Fari | I’ll bet you dollars to doughnuts that you won’t wear it more than once. |
| Asma | I know that but our annual dinner is next month, and I noticed that I don’t have anything appropriate to wear. |
| Fari | It seems that you are made of money. |
| Asma | I am not, but I will make a fast buck by selling my old clothes and shoes. |
| Fari | I remember you sold some clothes last year too, and someone paid you after two months. Isn’t that true? |
| Asma | Yes. That lady gave me a hard time, but I know how to get my pound of flesh. |
| Fari | I’ll come in the evening to see your dress. |
| Asma | Sure and then we can go for dinner. |
Step 3
Listen to the dialogue for correct pronunciation and usage of the above idioms.
Step 4
Quiz time! Click to flip in the bottom right corner to see a definition. Click the next arrow to go to the next expression. Click choose a study mode to select a different type of quiz for this vocabulary set.
Remember! Practice makes perfect.
Quiz
Money idioms
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