How do you feel about lending money to friends or family?

A natural way to answer

I think it depends on the person and the amount. For a small sum, I'm happy to help out a friend. For anything big, I'd rather not mix money and friendship — it can put a strain on the relationship.

Key phrases to use

• pay me back — to return money that you borrowed“He promised to pay me back next week.”
• put a strain on — to cause stress or difficulty in a relationship“Money worries can put a strain on a marriage.”
• fall out over — to have an argument and stop being friendly because of something“They fell out over a small debt.”