Everyday expressions in English: Poverty and wealth

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POVERTY AND WEALTH

He’s short on cash.

He makes minimum wage. (= he earns the minimum salary)

He’s broke. (= he has no money)

He’s just scraping by. (= he is just barely surviving on little money)

He’s pinching pennies.

He’s scrimping and saving.

His bank account is overdrawn.

She inherited a fortune.

She’s filthy rich.

She’s loaded.

She’s making a killing.

She’s quite well-off.

She’s raking in the cash.

She’s rolling in dough.

She’s very wealthy.