be a matter of principle
to be something that you feel you must or must not do, because of your moral principles
She couldn’t take the money. It was a matter of principle.
to be something that you feel you must or must not do, because of your moral principles
She couldn’t take the money. It was a matter of principle.
to pay or give money for something, usually unwillingly
Having shelled out £50 for the tickets, I wasn't going to miss the show.
to want something very much, so that you would be very disappointed if you do not get it
She’s got her heart set on ballet lessons.
something that is not serious or of real value that is used to attract people's attention or interest temporarily, especially to make them buy something
They give away free gifts with children's meals as a sales/marketing gimmick.
to give some money when several people are giving money to pay for something together
1- They all chipped in £100 and bought their mother a trip to Greece.
2- Oh, oh, oh, guys, would you, uh, chip in for some new air filters for the purifier? ّI mean, after all, we are all using it.
describes an amount that is extremely large
an astronomical rent/bill/price/fee
to save money for a time when it might be needed unexpectedly
Luckily she had saved some money for a rainy day.
someone who spends money
Tourists are often big spenders
A person who is unwilling to spend money
My dad's such a cheapskate that he cuts his hair himself.
showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste
They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be thrifty.