people become very rich without having to make much effort (or by doing something that's very easy for them). The Rolling Stones are going on tour again[r]
(1)Expensive or cheap Expensive
to cost a fortune
I can't afford that dress, it costs a fortune! extortionate
I can't believe you paid that much just for a bag That's extortionate! Cheap
cheap as chips
These shoes were cheap as chips in the sale. a bargain
She got a real bargain on that flight because she booked it so far in advance Rich or poor
Rich
be rolling in it
He's rolling in it He's got four sports cars be stinking rich
They won the lottery and are stinking rich now. be made of money
Do you think I'm made of money? Of course we can't afford that! Poor
be as poor as a church mouse
He's been unemployed for years and now he's as poor as a church mouse. to not have a penny to your name
I don't have a penny to my name I don't know how I'll manage until pay day next week
Easy or difficult ways to make money Easy
money for old rope
She loves animals so working in a pet shop is like money for old rope for her. a licence to print money
people become very rich without having to make much effort (or by doing something that's very easy for them)
The Rolling Stones are going on tour again I think it's just a licence for them to print money when they those huge stadium concerts
Difficult
Money doesn't grow on trees
No, you can't have any more shoes I bought you a pair just last week Money doesn't grow on trees!
Time is money
You shouldn't waste time, because you could be using it to earn money
OK, enough of this chit-chat and coffee drinking Time is money, you know Let's get to work!
Vocabulary
to cramp your style
to stop you doing something fun because someone interrupts you or wants to join you in what you're doing
some strings attached
(2)gets down to some serious work starts working hard
fare
money you pay for a journey on a plane, bus or train a reasonable arrangement