a fool and his money are soon parted »
It is easy to get money from foolish people, especially rich ones.
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a golden key can open any door »
Sufficient money can accomplish anything.
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a penny saved is a penny earned »
A maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime
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a pull of the hair for being unfair »
The general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".
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admiral of the blue »
A landlord or publican wearing a blue apron, as was formerly the custom among men of that vocation.
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all hollow »
Common misspelling of all hallow.
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ask my arse »
A common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.
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at the momont »
now
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back gammon player »
A sodomite.
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bad money drives out good »
Debased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.
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bail out »
To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money.
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bang up cove »
A dashing fellow who spends his money freely.
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bank night »
An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.
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barrel of monkeys »
Something very funny or amusing.
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bear out »
To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.
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