Topic: MONEY

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1

Andrea is often accused of being penny-......... but I think she has a very sensible attitude towards money. a) stealing b) pinching c) robbing Well done! If someone is 'penny-pinching' they are mean and spend the least amount of money as possible on something. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	I was hoping to buy some nice clothes but we came away from the shops ........-handed. a) lose b) empty c) free Well done! If you come away from somewhere 'empty-handed' you return without anything.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	If you want to help fight poverty you should put your money where your ........ is. a) mouth b) heart c) head Well done! If you 'put your money where your mouth is' you back up your words with action.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4

A) He's got a very pinching attitude and refuses to spend anything on repairs to the apartment. B) Even though they'd had high hopes of winning something at the casino they came back empty . C) You keep saying you could beat me but you refuse to put your where your mouth is. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Do you know somebody who could be described as penny-pinching?
2) When you go shopping for clothes do you often return home empty-handed or do you usually find what you're looking for?
3) If you face a challenge are you able to put your money where your mouth is?