Question

Complete the gaps with the correct expressions and idioms so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first.
1 Helen's very sensible with money. Helen is good ____ ____ ____ .
2 Her parents have enough money for some luxuries in life. Her parents are ____ ____.
3 He would make a lot of money if he sold his house. His house would be ___ a ____ if he sold it.
4 I like spending time looking for the cheapest bargains. I like to ____ ____ to try to find bargain.
5 This shop charges too much money for everything. Everything in this shop is a ____. ​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. Helen is good at managing her finances.

2. Her parents are well-off.

3. His house would be a lucrative investment if he sold it.

4. I like to hunt around for bargains.

5. Everything in this shop is overpriced.

Answer 2

1. Helen's very sensible with money. Helen is good at handling her finances.
2. Her parents have enough money for some luxuries in life. Her parents are well-off.
3. He would make a lot of money if he sold his house. His house would be a cash cow if he sold it.
4. I like spending time looking for the cheapest bargains. I like to pinch pennies to try to find a bargain.
5. This shop charges too much money for everything. Everything in this shop is a rip-off.