Money, like time, is something that we never seem to have enough of.
Here are five phrasal verbs we use to talk about spending money.
To pay for something or to send money on something especially when you don't want to.
"She's just coughed up £40 for a speeding fine."
To spend a lot of money on something that you like but don't really need. You spend more than you need to on something enjoyable.
"For our anniversary we splashed out £500 going to Paris for the weekend."
To pay or give money for something, usually when you don't want to. Has the same meaning as cough up.
"I'm going to have to shell out £50 getting my TV fixed."
This is a formal phrasal verb which has the same meaning as cough up and shell out (informal). It means to unwillingly pay for something.
"The company has decided to ante up a large donation to charity."
To foolishly waste money. It can also be used to mean waste time.
"I often fritter away my salary on things I don't need. I'm terrible with money."
To help you learn these idioms, take this simple quiz and then write some example sentences.
