Money Idioms

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What does 'it costs an arm and a leg' mean?

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It means something is very expensive.

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What does 'money to burn' mean?

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It refers to having extra money that one can spend freely.

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What does 'pinch pennies' mean?

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It means to spend as little money as possible.

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What is a 'cash' payment?

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A payment made using physical currency.

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What is an 'online payment'?

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A payment made over the internet using various methods like credit cards or digital wallets.

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What is a 'check'?

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A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount from one person's account to another.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What is a 'receipt'?

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A document acknowledging that a person has received payment.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What does 'burning money' imply in idiomatic terms?

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It means to waste money or spend it recklessly.

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What does 'money talks' mean?

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It suggests that money can influence people and situations.

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What does 'a penny for your thoughts' mean?

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It is a way of asking someone what they are thinking.

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