Lesson 03 · Money

Idioms about money

Learn four common English money idioms for prices, budgets and saving through a natural slow-listening dialogue and interactive practice.

LEVEL 1A2–B112 min

Meet the idioms in context

Read once for the general meaning. Then read again and notice the highlighted expressions.

Speed
0:000:00

Choose 0.50× or 0.75× for slow listening. The pitch stays natural. Voices generated with Aura-2.

Maya Have you booked your summer holiday yet, Leo?

Leo Not yet. The hotels by the beach cost an arm and a leg.

Maya Why don’t you travel on a shoestring and stay at a hostel?

Leo Maybe. I’m trying to make ends meet and save for a rainy day at the same time.

Maya That isn’t easy. What about a short camping trip nearby?

Leo Good idea. I can have a break without spending all my savings.