The Borneo Post - Good English

Choose the correct idioms

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1. The Jacksons (made a lot of money suddenly) at the stock market in Hong Kong. a) have ill-gotten gains b) hit the jackpot c) are now in the money

2. The (money acquired in a dishonest or illegal manner) amounting to billions were linked to a government­owned company. a) money in the red b) ill-gotten gains c) keeping of books

3. Alibaba has been (making money) since its founding over 20 years ago. a) in the red b) hit the jackpot c) in the black

4. Several computer companies are (in debt) as demand suddenly sagged. a) in the money b) in the chips c) in the red

5. Kevin’s bank job is just enough to (earn enough money for a minimal level of existence). a) keep books b) hit the jackpot c) keep the wolf from the door

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