tighten your belt
Another bill? I&`&ll have to tighten my belt this month!
ballpark figure
I don&`&t know exactly how much it will cost, but a ballpark figure would be around $100 000.
born with a silver spoon in your mouth
She never has to worry about money; she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
cut one&`&s losses
The project is heading for failure. Let&`&s cut our losses before it&`&s too late.
at all costs
We plan to send our child to a good school at all costs.
make ends meet
I have been having trouble making ends meet because the rent for my apartment is very high.
money doesn&`&t grow on trees
Money doesn&`&t grow on trees and it is necessary to work hard and manage it well.
money talks
When I go to a restaurant with my rich uncle we always get very good service. You know, money talks.
laugh all the way to the bank
He may not be in the nicest business, but he is doing well and can laugh all the way to the bank.
Saving for a rainy day
Every month, I transfer part of my salary into a savings account. I think it’s important to save for a rainy day.
The best things in life are free
My favourite thing in life is going for a walk in the park with my family – you know, The best things in life are free!