Idiom - money

Question 1

Down-and-out

Answer 1

không có tiền, công việc, nhà cửa

That old man is a down-and-out, coming over twice a week to take the leftover food.

Question 2

Pour money down the drain

Answer 2

Tiêu hoang

Don’t pour money down the drain by buying that low-quality computer. It’s going to break soon.

Question 3

Make ends meet

Answer 3

Kiếm đủ tiền để sống qua ngày

Many people are struggling to make ends meet because wages are failing to keep pace with rising prices.

Question 4

Cost an arm and a leg

Answer 4

Đắt đỏ

It cost us an arm and a leg to get here. But it has been worth every penny and more.

Question 5

Tighten one’s belt

Answer 5

Thắt lưng buộc bụng, tiết kiệm

Clearly, if you are spending more than your income, you’ll need to tighten your belt.