Some say that people may commit crime as they are seduced by money, so money is evil in nature. However, money can be a drive to learn too! There are a lot of idioms related to money that you should know in order to impress others with your proficiency in English! Do you know what does cash cow mean? What does daylight robbery refer to? Let’s take a look at the passage below to find it out!
A quick buck : money which was easy to make
They want to make a quick buck by buying the concert tickets and then sell them out at a much higher price.
Cash cow: a product or service that makes money over a long period of time
The unique education method has always been the cash cow of our company.
Daylight robbery : a situation in which you have to pay far too much money for something
This piece of cake costs $100? How could one believe it’s not daylight robbery?
In for a penny, in for a pound:
since you have started something or are involved in it, you should complete the work although it has become more difficult or complicated than you had expected
There are always risks in investment. In for a penny, in for a pound. I won’t give up at this moment.
To foot the bill : to pay for everyone
I just got my salary today. Just let me foot the bill today!
The meaning of idioms about money is so changeful that you must take a deep look and never try to guess it with your own assumption. Just mark them down and bear them tightly in mind.
