idioms using “money”

Money talks

Money is influential

“If you want good service, tip the waiter. Money talks.”

Right on the money

Exactly correct

“The stock market analyst was right on the money with her profit forecast.”

The smart money

The experts’ opinions

“The smart money is expecting the market to rise after the presidential election.”

Spend money like water

To spend money quickly or foolishly

“Just five years ago, tech start-ups were spending money like water.”

Throw money at

To spend money indiscriminately (without planning)

“The board refused to just throw money at the problem. They ordered a detailed study to determine how to best spend the funds.”