5 Money Related Phrasal Verbs
As Money is our topic of the month we thought that we would share some useful money related phrasal verbs.
Rake In – to make a lot of money.
- With their integrated ad campaign Youtube is raking in the cash
Shell out – to spend a lot of money.
- John’s car has broken down so he has to shell out to get it repaired.
Cough Up – to provide money.
- Every month I have to cough up £700 rent.
Put aside – To save something for later.
- Every month I put aside £100 into my savings account.
Run Over – To exceed a planned amount of money or time.
- The housing project has run over the original budget.
See if you can fill in the gaps with the correct phrasal verb.
My boiler broke down so now I have to__________ £500 to get it repaired!
I want to buy a house so I have been____________ money from every pay cheque.
I have been _________ money with my new job!
After I broke my friends window I had to________ the money to replace it.
I’m afraid the meeting has_________by 20 minutes, we’ll have to leave the room.
