In English, damage is used as a colloquial term for a bill or the total amount charged for a service or an item. Meaning of Idiom ‘What’s the Damage’ When someone asks “What’s the damage?” they are asking how much the bill for something is. In other words, they are asking “How much do I … Read more
Moolah is an English colloquialism or slang term that is used to mean money. A colloquialism is a word or phrase that has arisen from English but is not considered formal or grammatical. Colloquial words or phrases are used very frequently in spoken English. Moolah seems to be a new coinage that does not reference … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Flat Broke’ To be flat broke means to be have no money at all; to be penniless; to have run out of funds. Variations of ‘flat broke’ are dead broke, stone broke, and stony broke. Sentence Examples “Can you loan me a few bucks for the bus? I’m flat broke.” “I managed … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Last of the Big Spenders’ Last of the big spenders is an ironic expression used to describe a thrifty or frugal person, i.e., a tightwad; it is also used when someone is being especially careful with their money or making a very small and frugal purchase and is often used deprecatingly of … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Ten-Dollar Word’ A ten-dollar word is an uncommon, difficult, or word that is used in lieu of a simpler, more common word in an effort to sound more intelligent or important; a big and pretentious word. Examples “He’s just trying to obfuscate and befuddle you with a bunch of ten-dollar words. He … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickels’ Don’t take any wooden nickels means don’t be cheated or swindled; in other words, don’t be a fool and don’t be easily duped; protect yourself from dishonest people. Usage This idiom was not usually used as a specific warning against some impending swindle but was more of … Read more
The verb hock, in U.S. English, means the same as ‘to pawn.’ To pawn or hock something is to leave an object with a pawnbroker as a form of security for money lent. If the money is not returned, the item is forfeited to the pawnbroker, who will sell it in their ‘pawnshop.’ The idiom … Read more
Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Money goes by many different names in English. In America, we have our own slang terms for money. Some of them are shared by British folks, and some of them are not. Here, you will find some of the most common slang … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Time Is Money’ Time is money means time is a valuable resource or commodity, so you should do things quickly in order not to squander or waste time. In other words, any time that you waste you could be using to earn money, and the quicker you work the more money you … Read more
In English, a ‘rainy day’ is used metaphorically to refer to a time of need or trouble, especially when one does not have much money. Rainy day, then, can be used on its own as an idiom. However, it is most often used in the idiom variation “save something for a rainy day.” Meaning of … Read more