robbing a bank

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𝔸 robberVOLEUR ARMÉ pulls a gun on a bank clerkEMPLOYÉ DE BANQUE and the manager hears him say, "Give me all the money!"

"May I askPUIS-JE DEMANDER, sir," says the bank manager, "why you're doing this?"

"Well, you know, I need it to set myself upM’INSTALLER in a trade or profession. Seed moneyCAPITAL DE DÉPART is needed to cover the overheadsFRAIS GÉNÉRAUX until my cash flowTRÉSORERIE is established and turned into passive incomeREVENU PASSIF."

The bank manager leansSE PENCHA to the clerk and says, "You’d betterTU FERAIENT MIEUX do what he says — I think he means businessIL EST SÉRIEUX."

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🔍 Vocabulary

In this joke, let's look at overheads, cash flow, passive income, and leans.
Overheads are the regular costs of running a business.
Cash flow is the movement of money into and out of a business.
Passive income is money earned with little active effort.
Leans means to bend or incline towards something or someone.

• They had to reduce overheads to stay profitable.
• Her cash flow improved after new clients signed up.
• He invested in property to earn passive income.
• She leans over to hear him better.

📘 Grammar

This joke uses direct speech to show the dialogue between the characters. It also demonstrates the use of would/’d better for giving strong advice or warnings.

• "Give me all the money!" he shouted. (direct speech)
• You’d better finish your work before the deadline. (advice/warning)

🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives

Overheads: running costs, expenses
Cash flow: liquidity, money movement
Passive income: residual earnings, unearned revenue
Leans: inclines, bends

💬 Mini Dialogue

Student: I’m worried about my overheads this semester.
Teacher: Keep track of your cash flow; it will help you budget.
Student: I wish I had some passive income from my artwork.
Teacher: (leans closer) You’d better organise your time wisely first!

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