Lingo

Financial Management

11 Words

6m

1.
a fool may earn money, but it takes a wise man to keep it
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Tom's cousin inherited a large sum of money from his parents, but he didn't have good money management skills.He spent the money quickly and didn't invest in his future.As they say, a fool may earn money, but it takes a wise man to keep it.

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2.
a penny saved is a penny earned
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Jane's parents always taught her to be mindful of her spending and to save for the future.She learned to look for deals and discounts and to avoid unnecessary purchases.As the saying goes, a penny saved is a penny earned.

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3.
better go to bed supperless than (to|) rise in debt
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Sarah's family was tempted to take out a loan to go on a lavish vacation, but they remembered the saying 'better go to bed supperless than rise in debt.'They decided to plan a more modest vacation that they could afford without taking on debt.

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4.
better give a shilling than lend a half-crown
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I learned the truth behind the saying 'better give a shilling than lend a half-crown' the hard way when I never got my money back from a friend who borrowed from me.

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5.
be just before you are generous
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When John's neighbor asked for a favor, he remembered the saying 'be just before you are generous' and made sure that he was not putting himself or his family at risk by agreeing to help.

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6.
short reckonings make long friends
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John started a small business with his friend, and they agreed to keep careful track of their expenses and profits.This helped them avoid misunderstandings and build a strong business partnership.As they say, short reckonings make long friends.

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7.
neither a borrower nor a lender be
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When it comes to managing my personal finances, I try to follow the advice of the saying 'neither a borrower nor a lender be' and avoid taking on debt unless it's absolutely necessary.

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8.
{not} spend it all in one place
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Sarah's grandparents gave her a generous gift for her birthday, and she was eager to go on a shopping spree.However, her mother reminded her to not spend it all in one place and encouraged her to save some of the money.

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9.
a full cup needs a steady hand
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Jane was reminded to be careful and responsible in her new leadership position, knowing that a full cup needs a steady hand.

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10.
better to drink the milk than to eat the cow
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Sarah's family decided to sell a portion of their land and hold onto the rest, ensuring a more sustainable source of income for the future, remembering that it's better to drink the milk than to eat the cow.

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11.
better a steady dime than a rare dollar
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When Tom was offered a high-risk investment opportunity with the potential for a big payout, he remembered the saying better a steady dime than a rare dollar and decided to invest his money in a more stable option.

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