How do you make a living?
I make a living as a...../I work in the _____ industry
How should you cut corners to save money in your household?
Cut corners: to economize; to save money by doing something in the most affordable way.
Would you like to strike it rich? What would you do?
to strike it rich: acquire a lot of money
Give examples of popular products in the market that are cash cows.
cash cow: a business, investment or product that makes a lot of money.
In your opinion, what jobs are paid peanuts?
Paid peanuts: very low salary
Would you like to have just enough money to make ends meet? Why or why not?
Break even: the point at which cost and income are equal and there is neither profit nor loss.
Is the company in the picture in the black?
In the black: successful; making money
Give examples of popular products in the market that are at a premium.
At a premium: at a high price
What would you do if you had money to burn?
Money to burn: excess money that you don’t need
Do you go Dutch when you pick up the tab?
Pick up the tab: pay for something
Look at the chart and explain the meaning of the idiom 'break even'.
Break even: the point at which cost and income are equal and there is neither profit nor loss.
Are you made of money?
Made of money: very rich
