on the money
Exactly right; exactly accurate.
Algernon won the lottery; the numbers he picked were right on the money.
I won the contest because my guess was on the money.
I think her assessment of the situation is right on the money.
one's money's worth
A fair return on one's money spent or invested.
I wouldn't say that the trip was a great bargain, but I feel that we got our money's worth.
pin money
Extra money used for incidentals.
She has a regular full-time job but she earns extra pin money by doing a lot of baby-sitting.
pour money down the drain
To spend one's money unwisely; to waste one's funds.
Тратить чьи-либо деньги неразумно; растратить чьи-либо финансы; бросать деньги на ветер.
"Stop supporting Harry's drug habit," Ralph said. "You're just pouring money down the drain.".
She is so thoughtless! She needs to save up to pay the bills but she just pours her money down the drain.
Она такая легкомысленная! Ей нужно экономить, чтобы оплатить счета, а она просто бросает деньги на ветер.
put one's money on a scratched horse
To bet on a certain failure; to gamble without a chance of winning.
You bet on the New York Mets to win the World Series? Why put your money on a scratched horse?
raise funds
raise money
To solicit donations for a charity or a specific project.
Our church is trying to raise the funds for a new organ.
ready money
Cash on hand.
Frank refuses to buy things on credit, but, if he had the ready money, he would buy that lovely old house.
run for one's money
A good fight; a hard struggle. Usually used with give or get.
Our team didn't win the game, but they gave the other team a run for their money.
Satisfaction; interest; excitement. Usually used with give or get.
People like to watch the champion fight because they get a good run for their money from him.
A good student gives a teacher more than a run for his money.