Funny money idioms from around the world

There are plenty of phrases around the world that get lost in translation, and we never really understand the true meaning and it's no different when it comes to money.

All over the world different languages have different ways of talking about money, do you know what it means to have a snake in your pocket? No? Us neither!

GoCompare have put together a list of 10 of the most bizarre turns of phrase from around the world:

1. France - Jeter l'argent par les fenêtres

Literal translation: to throw money through the windows

Meaning: To carelessly spend money/waste money

2. Spain - Tiene más lana que un borrego

Literal translation: He has more wool than a lamb

Meaning: To have a lot of money

3. Germany - Leben wie die Maden Im Speck

Literal translation: To live like a maggot in bacon

Meaning: To have a luxurious lifestyle

4. Dutch - Iets voor een appel en een ei kopen

Literal translation: Buying something for an apple and an egg

Meaning: Bought very cheap

5. Poland - Mieć węża w kieszeni

Literal translation: To have a snake in your pocket

Meaning: To be cheap/tight fisted

6. Italy - Avere le braccine corte

Literal translation: To have short arms

Meaning: To be cheap/tight fisted

7. Bulgaria - Приятелството си е приятелство, но сиренето е с пари

Literal translation: Friendship is friendship, but cheese costs money

Meaning: don't take advantage of a friend's generosity