| This time we are going to look at expressions to do with money. Some people believe money is the root of all evil whilst others believe money makes the world go round. Whatever the case one thing is sure money talks! |
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FORMAL
1. The government is minting lots of special coins to celebrate the Olympics.
INFORMAL
2. British people often use the word dosh for money.
3. A slang word for US paper currency is greenbacks.
4. He would sell his soul for filthy lucre.
5. Words for food are also used for money. Words like dough, bread or even pasta.
6. John is working for IBM and making big bucks.
7. "Hey mate; can you lend me fifty quid till Friday?" "Fifty pounds! Sorry I'm broke myself".
8. That car costs fifty grand but I'll let you have it for forty five thousand dollars if you have the ready cash.
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9. We shouldn't close our shop in Shanghai it's a cash cow, a real money spinner.
10. It's money for old rope, I have never seen an easier way to make money.
11. That restaurant is a real rip-off, you pay through the nose and the food is awful.
12. He never accepts responsibility and always passes the buck.
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pron.&a.无论什么 (初中英语单词)
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