Earning Money

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

As the sole breadwinner, John works hard to bring home the bacon for his family.

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

As the project leader, I will make sure to keep the kettle boiling until we reach the desired outcome.

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

After losing everything, she wonders how she will keep body and soul together in the coming months.

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

During tough times, they had to cut back on expenses to make ends meet.

to make enough money to afford the necessities of life

During the recession, many families found it challenging to keep the wolf from the door.

to make a lot of money in a fast way

During the boom in the real estate market, he coined money by selling properties.

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,

By investing in tech stocks, he made a killing in the stock market this year.

to earn a lot of money

If the new business strategy works, they could make a mint in the coming years.

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

After winning the lottery, she is laughing all the way to the bank with her newfound wealth.

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

During the tech boom, some startups had a license to print money with their innovative products.

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

After years of hard work, he finally secured a plum job as the head of the marketing department.

money that one can earn without making much effort

By flipping vintage clothing, she is making money for old rope on a regular basis.

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

During his career, he had the Midas touch with various investments and accumulated significant wealth.

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

He is an experienced investor who knows how to play the market effectively.

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

After selling his old car, he had an extra $1,000 in his pocket.

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

Despite being offered another job, he's reluctant to leave because of the golden handcuffs the current company provides.

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

As the company faces a potential merger, the executives are concerned about the future of their golden parachutes.

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

During the organizational changes, many employees were considering whether to accept the golden handshake offers.

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

After losing his job, he has been on the dole for several months while searching for new employment.