payday

Everyday

1. Payday is the day when workers are paid their wages. tree →
2. (informal) A big payday is a time when someone gets a lot of money at once. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and maths problems about money it tells when wages arrive and helps plan saving and spending. In stories it can show a family waiting for money. Phrases: «payday loan» (a costly short loan — a money trap), «until payday», «a big payday».

Examples

• Friday is payday for Mum. tree →
• We'll buy the bike after payday. tree →
• Money is tight just before payday. tree →
• Payday comes once a month for many workers. tree →
• The winner had a big payday. tree →
• Dad pays the bills on payday. tree →
• Payday loans can cost a lot of extra money. tree →
• How many weeks until payday? tree →

Note

One word (also «pay day»). Safety: «payday loans» charge very high interest. In maths, if payday is every 2 weeks, there are 26 paydays in a year (52 ÷ 2).