Showing posts with label money. Show all posts
Showing posts with label money. Show all posts
Examples of this idiom:
- "Boss threw cold water on Ben's plan by presenting some figures which he couldn't deny."
- I didn't have a choice but to throw cold water on his idea of expansion into the Middle-East. It is ridiculous when there has been hardly any cash-flow this year.
Meaning:
To present reasons why something will not work; to discourage.
Examples of this idiom:
- I can't afford a car anymore. Oil prices have gone through the roof!
- Statistics indicate the crime rate in our country has gone through the roof.
Meaning:
Very high; higher than expected (especially prices).
- Stop praising the newspaper classifieds and put your money where your mouth is instead.
- If you're so certain that you'll win the lottery, why don't you put your money where your mouth is?
Meaning:
To be willing to bet or invest your money in something you support or believe in.
Examples of this idiom:
- Sarah's uncle is an international business tycoon who wheels and deals all over the globe.
- We gotta reach a stage where we wheel and deal in every state to feel our oats.
Meaning:
To skillfully and aggressively make big plans with important business, usually to earn a lot of money
Examples of this idiom:
- Our sweet secretary is worth her salt and is a great asset to our company.
- Are you worth your salt? You won't get a raise just like that.
Meaning:
Worth what one is paid; deserving the reward or pay which one gets.
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