Molti Soldi PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 137-Transcript & Idiom Notes Sunday, 24 June 2018 I’m not made of money MUSIC The official flower for Father’s Day is a rose. Wearing a red rose represents a living father. Wearing a white rose means your father has passed away. MUSIC In Italy, according to the Roman Catholic tradition, Father’s Day is celebrated on March 19 Saint Joseph’s Day. The Feast of Saint Joseph was a public holiday until 1977. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 137…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… I’m not made of money QUOTE A father is someone who has pictures of his children where his money used to be. MUSIC I’m not made of money … something that you say to tell someone that you do not have a lot of money…you cannot afford to buy something You have a choice either dinner or a movie. Your request for both is unreasonable. I can only afford one. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… I’m not made of money You have a choice either dinner or a movie. I’m not made of money! Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … I’m not made of money I’m not made of money! I am not buying you those expensive sneakers. Your feet are still growing. I will not loan you a few dollars until next week. I am not made of money! I asked my uncle could I borrow $50. He told me he wasn’t made of money. CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION? Have you ever had an incident as a child or with a child in a supermarket or store? An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. To read today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com MUSIC If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend. Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… someone’s bark is worse than their bite Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE spoken informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends or people you know ALTERNATIVE made of money to be very rich Ask your grandfather for the loan. He is made of money ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
Episode 137 I’m not made of money!
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