“Tax Talk: 8 Must-Know Money Idioms for ESL Learners!”

English Makes No Sense · Apr 10, 2025 · 12m

💰 It’s tax season in the United States—and whether you’re filing forms or just trying to make sense of English, this episode of English Makes No Sense is for you!

In this fun and informative lesson, we break down 8 idioms connected to money, taxes, and tough decisions—phrases you’ll hear often in real conversations, news reports, and yes… during tax time!

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ You can’t have your cake and eat it too

✅ The tax man cometh

✅ Feel the pinch

✅ A bitter pill to swallow

✅ Shell out

✅ Fork over

✅ Pay your dues

✅ A piece of the pie

Each idiom is explained clearly, with…