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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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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big bucks »
Lots of money.
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bottom line »
The final balance; the amount of money or profit left after everything has been tallied.
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break even »
To neither gain nor lose money.
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break the bank »
To win more money than is available to be paid.
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bring home the bacon »
To have a job and earn money or to lead a successful career.
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bring in »
To earn money for a company or for the family.
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burn a hole in one's pocket »
To cause someone to be tempted to spend money.
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carry one's weight »
To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
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