Idioms 3 Flashcards
A lame duck
A person/company that is weak/a failure
Give sb the boot
To fire sb from their job
Feel the pinch
To suffer because of lack of money
In the red
In debt
Hit rock bottom
To reach the lowest point
In the black
In credit/making profit
Play with fire
To take dangerous risks
Step into sb’s shoes
To replace sb
A firm hand
Control and discipline
Pay dividends
To bring advantages at a later date
A small fortune
A lot of money
Mean business
To be serious about what one says/intends
Get sth off the ground
To start a business/company/project…
Bear fruit
To produce good results
Live on a shoestring
To manage with very little money
Burn the midnight oil
To work very late at night to achieve sth
Be rolling in it
To be rich
Keep one’s head above water
To survive despite financial problems
Money down the drain
Money wasted
Tighten one’s belt
To live on a smaller budget
