Work & Money - Earning Money

Explore English idioms that regard to earning money with examples like "plum job" and "bring home the bacon".

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to [bring] home the bacon [phrase]

to earn enough money to be able to pay for the necessities of life

Ex: If I get this promotion , I 'll be able to bring home the bacon and take care of my family better .

{one's} bread and butter [phrase]

the main source of a person or business's income

Ex: Teaching is his bread and butter ; he has been an educator for over two decades .

to [keep] the (pot|kettle) boiling [phrase]

to manage to earn enough money to buy essential things in one's life

Ex: She is working hard , keeping the kettle boiling for the research project until it is completed .

to [keep] body and soul together [phrase]

to be capable of providing for one's most essential needs

Ex: When he was unemployed , it was challenging for him to keep body and soul together , but he eventually found a job .

to [make] (both|) ends meet [phrase]

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

Ex: She is working extra hours to make both ends meet while she looks for a better-paying job .

to [keep] the [wolf] from the door [phrase]

to make enough money to afford the necessities of life

Ex: She is working hard to keep the wolf from the door , but the high rent makes it difficult .

to [coin] money [phrase]

to make a lot of money in a fast way

Ex: The company 's new product line is coining money and gaining popularity .

to [make] a killing [phrase]

to earn a large amount of money, often in a short period of time and with little effort, usually through a successful business venture, investment, etc,

Ex: She made a killing by selling her startup to a larger company .

to [make] a mint [phrase]

to earn a lot of money

Ex: The real estate market is booming , and developers are currently making a mint .

to [laugh] all the way to the bank [phrase]

to gain significant wealth, often by doing something that is considered useless or foolish by many

Ex: With their successful startup , they are laughing all the way to the bank as profits continue to rise .

to [line] {one's} (own|) [pocket] [phrase]

to gain money using methods that are illegal or dishonest

Ex: Some executives are accused of lining their pockets by embezzling company funds .

license to print money [phrase]

a commercial activity that enables its participants to become rich without making much effort

Ex: The successful author 's latest book is selling so well that it seems like a license to print money .

plum job [noun]

a highly desirable job or position, often characterized by excellent pay, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement

Ex: He was thrilled when he landed a plum job at a top-tier tech company .

money for (old rope|jam) [phrase]

money that one can earn without making much effort

Ex: If they can secure the contract , it will be like money for old rope with guaranteed income .

Midas touch [noun]

a type of ability where one can make a profit from anything that one does

Ex: She seems to have the Midas touch in the stock market , making smart investments consistently .

to [play] the market [phrase]

to participate in buying and selling stocks and other financial instruments in the hopes of making a profit

Ex: Last year , she played the market well and earned substantial returns on her investments .

{num} in pocket [phrase]

used to say that an amount of money is gained as profit in a transaction

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golden handcuffs [noun]

a good pension or a large salary given to certain employees in order to encourage a longer employment term

Ex: The tech company is using golden handcuffs to retain its top talent amidst fierce competition .

golden parachute [noun]

a financial compensation that is offered to a top executive in the event that their employment is terminated

Ex: When the CEO resigned , he received a generous golden parachute as part of his exit package .

golden handshake [noun]

a payment or package given to a worker, usually a high-ranking manager, when they leave a company

Ex: The company is planning to restructure , and some senior employees may be offered golden handshakes to encourage early retirement .

on the dole [phrase]

used of a person who is unemployed but receives regular payment or benefits from the government

Ex: During the recession , more and more people were ending up on the dole as businesses struggled .

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