Idioms - Money

（1）Money doesn't grow on trees. 

I can't afford to buy you any more video games, Money doesn't grow on trees.

(2)Time is money.

I don't want to stay home and wait any more. Time is money.

(3)Money talks.

He won't be put in prison (jail) because his father is a billionaire, you know, money talks.

(4)money can't buy happiness

His children have left him alone even though he is a billionaire. Money can't happiness.

(5)The best things in life are free.

Then I show you there's a destiny.    

The best things in life, they're free.    

But if you wanna cry, cry on my shoulder   

(6)save it for a rainy day. = save you money for future for an emergency.

Grandpa gave me some money,and said save it for a rainy day.

(7)Beggars can't be choosers. = if someone gives you something for free, don't complain about it.

My day gave me his old car. But I just want a new car. And he said beggars can't be choosers.

(8)You can't take it with you. = when you die you can't take your money with you.

He reminds teens that don't be so materialistic /məˌtɪəriəˈlɪstɪk/. Remember, you can't take it with you.

(9)There's no such thing as a free lunch.

The advertisement says that I can get a new iPhone for free.

Be careful, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

(10) A fool and his money are soon parted. = foolish people make bad decisions about money.

When he won the lottery he spent it all the casino. A fool and his money are soon parted.

(11) You get what you pay for. = If you don't pay a lot, it's probably bad quality.

I bought a new cheap stereo. But it doesn't work this week. You get what you pay for.

(12)Neither a borrower nor a lender be. = you should avoid both borrowing and lending money. 不借不赊

My parents taught me to work hard and earn my own money and never ask for help form others. Neither a borrower nor a lender be.

（13）Money makes the world go round.

We pay everything with money. Money makes the world go round.

(14)Money is the root of all evil.

I thought he is a good guy, but he stole money form his company. The love of money is the root of all evil.

(15) It takes money to make money.

I need $5000 to start my business, It takes money to make money, right?

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