School English vs Real Life English: Money

Money is a common topic in everyday conversations, and native speakers rarely use textbook phrases when talking about it. In this video, you will learn six natural American expressions. Instead of 'It's expensive', say 'It costs a fortune', which emphasizes a very high price. Instead of 'It's cheap', say 'It's a steal', meaning it is such a good price it feels like stealing. Instead of 'I don't have money', say 'I'm broke'. This informal phrase is very common, especially among students and young people. Instead of 'I spent too much', say 'I blew my paycheck'. To blow money means to spend it quickly and carelessly, and a paycheck is the money you receive from work. Instead of 'It's very good quality', say 'It's solid', a casual compliment for products, plans or work. Finally, instead of 'I'll buy it', say 'I'll grab it', a relaxed way to say you will buy something. These expressions are perfect for shopping, chatting with friends and understanding films and series. They are informal, so avoid them in professional contexts. Watch the video, repeat each pair, and try describing your last shopping trip using these phrases.