Learn English Money Phrases 💵💰💷

Summary

In this English lesson, the speaker discusses common expressions related to money and how to describe financial situations. Key terms like 'broke' (having no money), 'loaded' (having a lot of money), and phrases like 'short on cash' (not enough for fun activities) are introduced. The lesson also covers 'afford' (having enough money), 'money is tight' (only enough for necessities), and 'rolling in it' (having excessive wealth). The speaker emphasizes the importance of managing money well and provides useful phrases for discussing personal finances. The video is aimed at helping learners improve their vocabulary for talking about money in everyday situations.

Takeaways

• 😀 When someone is 'broke,' it means they don’t have money and struggle to make ends meet.
• 😀 When someone is 'loaded,' it means they have a lot of money and manage their finances well.
• 😀 'Afford' means having enough money to buy something or do something. If you can’t afford it, you don’t have the necessary funds.
• 😀 'Short on cash' refers to not having enough money for fun or extra activities but still being able to cover basic expenses.
• 😀 'Rolling in money' describes someone who has so much money they don’t know what to do with it.
• 😀 'Money is tight' or 'things are tight' means that, while someone can pay for necessities, they don’t have extra money for luxuries or fun.
• 😀 'Money coming out of their ears' is a humorous way to say someone is very rich and has more money than they need.
• 😀 'Trouble making ends meet' means that someone is struggling financially and can’t afford all their basic needs like rent or groceries.
• 😀 Being 'good with money' means managing finances well—saving, budgeting, and planning for the future.
• 😀 Being 'bad with money' means someone spends more than they earn, often accumulating debt and financial problems.

Q & A

What does it mean if someone is 'broke'?

If someone is 'broke,' it means they have no money or are financially struggling. They cannot afford to buy things or cover expenses.

How would you use the term 'loaded' in a sentence?

'Loaded' describes someone who has a lot of money. For example, 'He’s loaded—he just bought a brand-new house without hesitation.'

What is the difference between being 'broke' and being 'short on cash'?

Being 'broke' means having no money at all, while 'short on cash' means you don’t have enough money for something fun, but can still manage necessary expenses like bills and groceries.

What does the phrase 'I can’t afford it' mean?

When you say 'I can’t afford it,' it means you do not have enough money to purchase something or pay for an experience.

What does it mean when someone says 'money is tight'?

When someone says 'money is tight,' it means that while they have enough money to cover basic needs, like bills and groceries, they do not have extra money for leisure activities.

What does it mean to say someone is 'rolling in it'?

If someone is 'rolling in it,' it means they are extremely wealthy and have more money than they know what to do with.

What is the meaning of the phrase 'money coming out of their ears'?

The phrase 'money coming out of their ears' is used to humorously describe someone who is very rich, as though they have an excessive amount of money.

What does it mean when someone is 'having trouble making ends meet'?

This phrase refers to someone who is struggling financially, often unable to cover all of their basic living expenses, like rent or food.

What does being 'good with money' mean?

Being 'good with money' means managing your finances wisely, including paying bills on time, saving, and planning for the future.

How does someone 'bad with money' manage their finances?

Someone who is 'bad with money' typically spends more than they earn, often accumulating debt, and might struggle to make ends meet or save for the future.