Financial idioms

1 A penny saved is a penny earned. Meaning: This means that it’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it. Example: I'm going to give you $20, but I want you to put it in the bank; a penny saved is a penny earned! 2 Money doesn’t grow on trees. Meaning: This means that money is something that needs to be earned and should not be taken for granted. Example: Mum, I'd like a new bike. I'll have to think about it - money doesn't grow on trees, you know! 3 There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Meaning: This means that nothing in life is truly free – even if something appears to be, there will usually be some sort of cost involved. Example: Embarking on a healthy lifestyle reminds us that there's no such thing as a free lunch – achieving fitness goals requires consistent effort and mindful choices. 4 He’s rolling in dough. Meaning: He has a lot of money or rich. Example: If they can afford a yacht, they must be rolling in it. 5 A fool and his money are soon parted. Meaning: This means that someone who isn’t wise with their spending is likely to lose their money quickly. Example: Mike likes living in style - but then a fool and his money are easily parted.

1. Scrape the bottom of the barrel. Meaning: To use what little resources you have left or to use the worst person/thing you have left Example: Richard's in the team? You really are scraping the bottom of the barrel! 2. I’m feeling cash poor. Meaning: I don’t have any money at the moment. Example: In the midst of the economic downturn, the small business found itself cash poor, unable to cover basic expenses despite having valuable assets. 3. She’s a penny pincher. Meaning: She saves every penny she can. Example: "I'm no penny-pincher," he muttered, thinking of the cigar's cost 4. He’s living from hand to mouth. Meaning: She barely has enough money to support herself day to day. Example: My father earned very little and there were four kids, so we lived from hand to mouth. 5. On a shoestring budget. Meaning: I have very little money to spend. Example: So how do you grow your brand on a shoestring budget? I got lots of really useful ideas - especially on a shoestring budget.