Money is an integral part of our life. We earn it, spend it, save it, etc. And therefore in any language there are a lot of words related to money: set expressions (set expressions), sayings ( provers), idioms ( idioms). Even the word “money” itself is very abstract. Money can mean banknotes/banknotes ( bank notes), coins ( coins), small change ( change / small change). And how many phrases there are ( collocations) on topic! Of course, there are a huge number of them, but in this article we will try to highlight the most popular of them.

Adjective + money

• Easy money- easy money.
  

  Easy money won’t teach you how to be thrifty. – Easily obtained money will not teach you thrift.

• Bonus money- premium.
  

  I’m going to spend my bonus money on a trip - I’m going to spend the bonus on a trip.

• Hard-earned money– hard earned money.
  

  Hard-earned money is the most appreciated. – Hard-earned money is most valuable.

• Public/taxpayers’/government money- taxpayers' money.
  

  The public should know how the government money is spent. “The public needs to know how taxpayers’ money is spent.”

• Pocket/spending/pin money- pocket money.
  

  I always have some pin money on me. – I always have pocket money with me.

• Dirty money- dirty money.
  

  Stay away from his dirty money. – Stay away from his dirty money.

• Bribe money- bribe.
  

  The official took the bribe money and ended up in jail. – The official took a bribe and ended up in prison.

• Ransom money- ransom.
  

  They were supposed to leave the ransom money under the bridge. “They should have left the ransom under the bridge.”

• Hush/protection money- a bribe for silence.
  

  The swindler was extorting hush money. – The fraudster extorted money for silence.

• Counterfeit/fake money- counterfeit money.
  

  Beware of counterfeit money. - Beware of counterfeit money.

• Earnest money- honestly earned money.
  

  Earnest money will ensure you clear conscience. – Honest money will provide you with a clear conscience.

• Silly money- crazy money.
  

  They say silly money spoils people. - They say that big money spoils people.

• Tight money– insufficient amount of money.
  

  My tight money doesn’t let me make the most of life. – Lack of money does not allow me to enjoy life to the fullest.

• Well-spent money- money well spent.
  

  Well-spent money shows that you are a good money manager. – Spending money wisely shows that you know how to handle it.

Verb + money

Combination	Translation	Example
To coin/print money	Mint/print money	The first money was coined a long time ago. – The first money was minted a long time ago.
To count money	Count money	Always count money carefully. – Always count your money carefully.
To bring in money	Bring money (income)	The project brought in a huge sum of money. – The project brought in a huge amount of money.
To earn/make money	Make money	He earns money selling heaters. – He makes money by selling heaters.
To borrow money	Borrow money	I try not to borrow money. – I try not to borrow money.
To lend money	Lend money	I never lend money to anyone. – I never lend money to anyone.
To owe money	owe money	I owe you 5 dollars. - I owe you 5 dollars.
To bank/deposit money	Put (money) in the bank	Today I’m going to deposit some money and then go to work. – Today I am going to deposit money into my account and then go to work.
To withdraw/take out/get out/draw out money	Withdraw money (from account)	You can withdraw money from a cash machine only if you have some on your account. – You can withdraw money from an ATM only if you have it in your account.
To pay out money	Pay money (for example, a loan)	When I pay out my credit, I'll be happy. – When I pay off my loan, I will be happy.
To spend money	Spend money	Spend money sensibly. – Spend your money wisely.
To waste/blow money.	Wasting money	He blew all the money he had and now he’s broke. “He blew all the money he had and now he’s penniless.”
To fritter away/squander/throw away/embezzle money	Waste, squander money	Don’t fritter your money away – you won’t have more until the end of the month. – Don’t waste your money – you won’t have it anymore until the end of the month.
To save/set aside/stash away money	Save, put aside money	I am stashing money away for a new car. – I’m saving money for a new car.
To give/donate/contribute money	Donate money	It must be a good idea to donate money to an orphanage. It must be a good idea to donate money to an orphanage.
To give back/pay back/refund/repay money	Return money (debt)	You always need to pay your debts back. – You always need to repay your debts.
To share money	Share money	Not everyone can share money these days. – Today, not everyone knows how to share money.
To accept/take money	Accept, take money	Don't accept money from this person. – Don’t take money from this man.
To be worth money	Cost money	This refrigerator is worth the money we paid for it. – This refrigerator is worth the money we paid for it.
To change/exchange money	Change money (currency)	I wanted to change my money but I couldn’t find an exchange office. – I wanted to exchange money, but I couldn’t find a currency exchange office.
To allocate money	Distribute money	Half of the money was allocated for the hospital. – Half of the money was distributed to the hospital.
To channel/direct/funnel money	Direct money, invest it	The money was funneled into the industrial development of the area. – The money was allocated for the industrial development of the region.
To extort money	Extort money	He was extorting money when the police arrested him. “He was extorting money when the police arrested him.”
To launder money	Launder money	Unfortunately, many operators know how to launder money and evade taxes. - Unfortunately, many big businessmen know how to launder money and evade taxes.

Some colloquial expressions on the topic "Money" on English You can learn from this video:

Additional vocabulary from the video

• Readies– cash (colloquial version of the word cash).
• Loose/spare change- a trifle.
• E-cash– electronic money.
• ATM (automatic teller machine) or cash machine– ATM (colloquial version – a hole in the wall).
• Counterfeit/fake money- counterfeit money.
• Petty cash- petty cash.
• Singles– 1 dollar (pound) bills.
• Fiver– five (five pounds sterling or five dollars).
• Tenner– ten.
• Grand– a thousand (pounds or dollars).
• Buck– bucks.

Idioms about money in English

We can talk about money endlessly. It's no wonder that this topic has given birth to so many English idioms.

1. To put your money where your mouth is- be responsible for your words.
   

   You always say it but you never do. Put your money where your mouth is! “You always talk, but you never do.” Be responsible for your words!

2. To have money to burn– have a lot of money (the chickens don’t peck).
   

   She's a big shot and has money to burn. “She’s a big shot, and she doesn’t have a lot of money.”

3. To save money for a rainy day- save money for a rainy day.
   

   I never could save money for a rainy day - I could never save money for a rainy day.

4. To be flushed with money- rake in money with a shovel.
   

   He is flush with money as his business is very successful. – He is raking in money by the shovel because his business is very successful.

5. Money loves to be counted- money loves counting.
   

   Don’t be hasty – money loves to be counted. – Don’t be hasty – money loves counting.

6. To be short of funds/money/cash- to be short of money, broke.
   

   Now I’m short of money and can’t join you. “Now I’m broke and can’t join you.”

7. For love nor money- not for any money.
   

   I will not do it for love nor money. “I won’t do this for any money.”

8. At all costs- for any money, at any cost.
   

   I am ready to buy this dress at all costs. – I’m ready to buy this dress for any money.

9. To break the bank- break the bank.
   

   He is a gambler and always hopes to break the bank. – He is a gambler and always hopes to break the bank.

10. To feel like a million dollars– feel 100.
    

    After the holiday I feel like a million dollars. – After the vacation I feel 100 percent.

11. To live beyond/within one's means– to live beyond/within one’s means.
    

    His poor childhood taught him to live within his means. – His poor childhood taught him to live within his means.

12. Piggy bank- a piggy bank.
    

    When my piggy bank is full, I'll break it and see how much money is in. – When my piggy bank is full, I will break it and see how much money is inside.

• English slang is rich in words about money - “cabbage”, “bucks” and other interesting words can be found in the article “”.

All vocabulary given in the article is available for download at the following link:

And in conclusion, we offer you a short vocabulary test on the topic “Money” in English:

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Money in English

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Anna Kovrova

Even the word “money” itself is not used correctly by everyone. Compare:

The money is falling from the sky.

The money is falling from the sky.

What's right?

If you have a language school or English courses behind you, then you, of course, will choose the first option. Indeed, in Russian they say in: “Money is falling from the sky,” and in English “money” is, so it is used with singular verbs:

In parentheses, we note that in general the word “money” in English can have a plural number, but these are special, very rare cases. "Monies" means "sums of money" and is only appropriate in formal texts.

Money and company

Collocations with the verbs “cost” (“cost”) and “spend” (“spend”) are very common, and the expression “make money” simply must be present in your active dictionary.

Before we get into financial idioms, let's take a look at the general co-occurrence table for the word "money"!

How much?

If something is very expensive, the expression “cost an arm and a leg” is appropriate.

If you want to say that a purchase or transaction was profitable, the phrase “good value (for money)” is at your service.

If, on the contrary, you are unhappy with spending:

All our money has gone down the drain.

All our money is wasted.

Who has how much money?

There are several expressions to describe a tense financial situation: “feel the pinch,” “be in the red,” “tighten your belt.” ” (“tighten your belts”), “be out of pocket” (when you have to spend more money on something than you expected).

However, why are we all talking about problems and problems?! Let’s better discuss a prosperous financial situation!

In Russian it is customary to say that a person is swimming in money. The Englishman will say that he does not “swim”, but “rides” in them. Moreover, “money” can be replaced with “it”

“Having deep pockets” is another literal translation of the expression meaning monetary abundance. Moreover, it can be applied not only to a person, but also to any institution or company:

The Russian phrase “a whole fortune” has a very close equivalent in English: “small fortune”:

There are 10 main actions with money. Remember that some of these verbs are irregular.

deposit money (in/into)

deposit funds in a bank

I deposited the check – Iopenedcontribution

(with)draw money (from)

withdraw, withdraw funds

Iwithdrew 500dollars – I withdrew 500 dollars

transfer money (from/to)

transfer, move funds

I transferred 1,000 dollars from my checking account to my savings account – Itranslated1,000 dollarsWithmycurrentaccountsondeposit

save money (on)

save money

Isaved 1,000dollarsthismonth – I saved $1,000 this month

borrow money (from)

borrow money

Iborrowed 10dollarsfrommyfriend – I borrowed 10 dollars from a friend

lend money (to)

borrow, lend money

Banks lend money while customers borrow it – Bankslendmoney, Aclientstheiroccupy

The bank tape me money as a down payment on my house – Bankgaveto meloanVcheckfirstcontributionformyhouse

owe money (to)

owe money

He owed the bank a lot of money – Heowedjarmanymoney

spend money (on)

spend money

He spent a lot of money – Heconsiderablyspent money

waste money (on)

waste money

HewastedalotofmoneyonthatTV – He spent a lot of money on that TV

invest money (in/into)

invest

We invested in the stock market – WeinvestedVstockmarket

English Joke

In former times, when royalties were more important, a lady at a court ball was intensely gratified when a prince chose her as a partner. She was almost overwhelmed with pride when he danced a second measure with her.

“Oh,” she gushed, as she reposed blissfully in his arms, “your highness does me too great honor.”

The prince answered coldly:

“But no, madam. Merely, my physician has directed me to perspire.”

Money... Happiness is not in it, but you can’t do without it either. Finance helps you become independent and self-reliant. As you may have guessed, our topic is dedicated to money and everything that concerns it in English. Finance is a sensitive topic, because there is always little of it, there is not enough of it. But we hope that the phrases presented below and discussed in the context of examples and translations will be useful to you.

Money in English and finance topic with translation

Sometimes the translation of words related to money is unexpected. Because, as you know, words in English have several meanings.

Beginners and even those who do not study English know this word. “Money” is money, finance, in its general meaning. And the English language reminds us that it is an uncountable noun.

For example:

• What about money today? I have some money for lunch and coffee. - What about the money today? I have some money for lunch and coffee.
• Did you get your money? -Did you get your money? There is little money left. — There is little money left.
• It is impossible to do little work and to get much money. - It is impossible to work a little and get a lot of money.

As you noticed, "Money" is common word to denote money in English.

Regarding finance in English

In this section, we will look at terms related to finance and money in English and their translation into Russian. Here are the main monetary terms and their translation into Russian:

• ATM(= automated teller machine) / cash dispenser (BrE) - ATM

I want to take my money from the ATM. Our ATM is broken; I can't take my money. — I want to withdraw my money from the ATM. Our ATM is broken; I can't take my money.

• banknote/bill(AmE) - banknote

Do you have any money? -Yes, I have some banknotes of 100 dollars. - Do you have money? Yes, I have several $100 bills.

• borrow- occupy

Can you borrow me some money till Monday? — Could you borrow me some money until Monday?

• be broke- to be bankrupt

Can you give me some money? -No, I am broke this week. -Can you give me some money? No, I'm bankrupt this week.

• budget- budget

Unfortunately, my budget is poor this month. — Unfortunately, my budget is poor this month.

• cash- cash (money)

Can you pay by cash? -Yes, sure. — Can you pay in cash? Yes, sure

• cashier- cashier

The cashier in this bank is very precise. — The teller at this bank is very accurate.

• check(BrE) / check(AmE) - check

At the moment I don’t have any cash, but I have a check of 1000 dollars. “I don’t have any cash at the moment, but I have a check for $1,000.”

• coin- coin

Tom has some golden coins of the XIXth century. — Tom has several gold coins from the 19th century.

• currency- currency

We need some currency to go to the USA. — We will need currency to travel to the USA.

• debt- duty

How is Tom? Oh, he has a lot of debts. - How is Tom doing? Oh, he has a lot of debt.

• deposit— deposit

You can have some deposits in our bank. — You can open several deposits in our bank.

Examples of popular words about money in English speech with translation

Useful English words about money

Each of us has sometimes had to lend, borrow, give, invest or donate money. Of course, when communicating with English speakers, you will also have to touch on this topic, and you cannot do without useful English words about money:

• donate- give, donate, give to charity

Alex donated a lot of money to the children’s house; it's wonderful. — Alex donated a lot of money orphanage; this is wonderful.

• exchange rate- exchange rate

The exchange rate of the currency today is very high. — The exchange rate is very high today.

• fee- fee, remuneration

This is you fee for the concert. - This is your fee for the concert.

• interest- interest, interest rate

What’s your interest in this bank? — What is your interest rate in this bank?

• invest- invest, invest

Mr Green wants to invest a lot of money in our bank. — Mr. Green wants to invest a lot of money in our bank.

• legal tender- legal tender

I have a legal tender in my business. — I have legal tender in my business.

• lend- lend, borrow

I can lend you some money if you want. — I can lend you some money if you want.

• loan- loan

You want a very big loan, I can’t agree with it. - You want a very big loan, I can’t agree with it.

• owe- to be due

Why Tom is angry with you? -I owe him some money. - Why is Tom angry with you? I owe him money.

• receipt- check, receipt

Here is your receipt. - Here is your receipt.

• refund- return (money, damage, etc.)

I damaged your car; I want to refund the money.- I damaged your car; I want my money back for the damage.

• tips, tips- tips

Oh, why do you give so many tips to the waiter? - Oh, why do you tip the waiter so much?

• withdraw— withdraw funds from the account

Can you help me with some money? -Sure, I have to withdraw some from the bank. -Can you help me with money? Of course I have to withdraw some from the bank.

As you understand, friends, finance is an integral part of business. And the English language is a very extraordinary thing, we have been convinced of this more than once. These were the basic meanings of the terms associated with in cash and their translation into Russian.

Topic: Money - Threats or Possibilities?

Topic: Money – threat or opportunity?

Money is the most disputable thing of all times. It appeared thousands of years ago at the initial stage of civilization. People started to produce more bread, milk, wool, and other valuables than they could consume. So they started to exchange some surplus with their neighbors. Later money was invented to simplify the “barter relations”.

Money is the most controversial thing of all times. They appeared thousands of years ago at the initial stage of the emergence of civilization. People began to produce more bread, milk, wool, and other valuables than they could consume. Thus, they could exchange their surpluses with their neighbors. Later, money was invented to facilitate “barter relationships.”

Nowadays nobody can stay indifferent to money. It arises many disputes about threats and possibilities. Some people say that poor and rich. Social misbalance, envy and the appetite for revenge result in violence and revolutions with bad consequences. Others consider that savings and reasonable investments make life better, brighter and more meaningful. Finances are a driving force for evolution; they stimulate economical and social prosperity. I strongly believe that money brings improvements in all spheres of life. However, a wrong attitude to it and poor morality of its owner leads to embarrassing situations, crimes and even disasters.

Nowadays, no one can remain indifferent to money. They provoke a lot of debate about threats and opportunities. Some people say that different income levels divide people into poor and rich. Social imbalance, envy and thirst for revenge lead to violence and revolutions with bad consequences. Other people believe that saving and investing wisely makes life better, brighter and more meaningful. Finance is driving force evolution; they stimulate economic and social prosperity. I firmly believe that money brings improvements in all areas of life. However, the wrong attitude towards them and the base moral principles of their owner lead to awkward situations, crimes and even disasters.

The majority of people have personal incomes that are enough only for purchasing goods and services required for basic needs. Such persons are employees of factories, farms, schools, hospitals, supermarkets and other municipal organizations. Nearly all their salaries are spent on food, medicines, public transport, accommodation and communal services. Sometimes they can buy toys for children, books, cinema and concert tickets, etc. Those ones who have a better education or qualification can find a job in a bank, private clinic, trading company or even in a big corporation. Their some savings household appliances, gadgets and summer holiday trips. Such people may be given a bank loan to purchase a flat or a car, which they will refund for many years brining nearly a half of their monthly salary to the bank.

Most people have incomes that are only enough to purchase goods and services intended to satisfy basic needs. Such people are employees of factories, farms, schools, hospitals, supermarkets and other municipal organizations. Almost all of their salary goes to food, medicine, public transport, housing and utilities. Sometimes they can buy toys for children, books, movie and concert tickets, etc. Those who have more high level education or qualifications, can find work in a bank, private clinic, trading company or even in a large corporation. Their savings allow them to buy household appliances, gadgets and trips to summer holiday. Such people can also be given a bank loan to buy an apartment or a car, which they will pay off over many years, giving the bank almost half of their salary.

Retired people and vulnerable categories of population (disabled, unemployed, or with low income) are usually not happy with their low pensions and social allowances. They have to budget their life in order not to starve and have the necessary clothes and shoes. Students from poor families have to find a part-time job to survive, because their scholarship is not enough for living.

Pensioners and socially vulnerable categories of the population (disabled people, unemployed, families with one parent and large families low-income people) are generally dissatisfied with their low pensions and social benefits. They are forced to constantly plan their expenses so as not to starve and have all the necessary clothes and shoes. Students from poor families are forced to find part-time jobs to survive because their scholarship is not enough to live on.

However, the limited number of people all over the world has so much money that they can afford everything they wish. They are mainly celebrities, successful business persons, politicians and senior civil servants. Richmen usually purchase luxury houses, cars, yachts, jewelries, antique items and masterpieces of art. They like shopping, casinos, spa and fitness, business class travels, five-star hotels and restaurants. Their children lack nothing, they wear clothes and shoes from boutiques, drive expensive cars, have a rest in the best resorts, study at the best universities and have medical treatment in the most famous clinics.

However, a limited number of people around the world have so much money that they can afford whatever they want. These are mainly celebrities, successful businessmen, politicians and high-ranking government officials. Rich people tend to buy luxury homes, cars, yachts, jewelry, antiques and masterpieces of art. They love to visit shops, casinos, spas and fitness centers, business class travel, five-star hotels and restaurants. Their children do not need anything, they wear clothes and shoes from boutiques, drive expensive cars, relax in the best resorts, study in best universities and are treated in the most famous clinics.

Such a big difference a reason of mass rebels. They end in revolutions and overthrow of the national governments. But it does not make the life of ordinary people better, and on the contrary, they have to suffer more in turbulent times and wait for stabilization.

Such a large difference in the lifestyles of rich and poor tends to be the cause of mass outrage. They end in revolutions and the overthrow of national governments. But that doesn't make life ordinary people better, but, on the contrary, they are forced to suffer even more in turbulent times and wait for stabilization.

The problem is not in the money itself, but in the attitude towards it. National governments should make every effort to minimize the “gap” between rich and poor.

Firstly, the national economy must be profitable to make it possible to pay higher salaries, allowances and scholarships. and services have to be decreased. Business environments should be favorable for private entrepreneurs and self-employed. They form the “middle-class layer” with . Such people make a big