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a fool and his money are soon partedIt is easy to get money from foolish people, especially rich ones.Rate it:

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a golden key can open any doorSufficient money can accomplish anything.Rate it:

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a penny saved is a penny earnedA maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantimeRate it:

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accusare aliquem peculatus, pecuniae publicaeto accuse some one of malversation, embezzlement of public money.Rate it:

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aes (argentum) signatumcoined money; bullion.Rate it:

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anaconda mortgageA loan arrangement in which all of the money borrowed from a lender, for whatever purpose, is secured by one's home, land, and other property.Rate it:

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avertere pecuniam (Verr. 2. 1. 4)to embezzle money.Rate it:

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bad money drives out goodDebased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.Rate it:

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bail outTo secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money.Rate it:

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bang up coveA dashing fellow who spends his money freely.Rate it:

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bank nightAn 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.Rate it:

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basket houseA cafe or similar establishment where musical performances are given and the performers are then paid with money placed in a basket by members of the audience.Rate it:

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be loadedhaving a lots of moneyRate it:

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bet outTo be the first in a round to put money in the pot.Rate it:

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big bucksLots of money.Rate it:

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blow one's wadTo spend all of one's money.Rate it:

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boire un bouillon (lit.)To swallow water (when swimming); To swallow a bitter pill; To lose a lot of money.Rate it:

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bottom lineThe final balance; the amount of money or profit left after everything has been tallied.Rate it:

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bread and butterthe main way you make your living; where the bulk of your money comes fromRate it:

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break evenTo neither gain nor lose money.Rate it:

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break the bankTo win more money than is available to be paid.Rate it:

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bring homeTo earn (money)Rate it:

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bring home the baconTo have a job and earn money or to lead a successful career.Rate it:

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bring inTo earn money for a company or for the family.Rate it:

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burn a hole in one's pocketTo cause someone to be tempted to spend money.Rate it:

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can't make ends meetTto earn just enough money to avoid getting into debt.Rate it:

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carry one's weightTo contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.Rate it:

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cash cowSomeone or something which is a dependable source of appreciable amounts of money; a moneymaker.Rate it:

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cash on the barrelheadMoney in the form of paper currency or coins, paid immediately at the time and place of a transaction.Rate it:

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cash outTo retire; to exchange gambling chips for money when finished gambling.Rate it:

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cash strappedShort of money Limited on the cash you have availableRate it:

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cash upto count the money taken by a business at the end of the day.Rate it:

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cash upto earn moneyRate it:

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caught with one's hand in the cookie jarObserved or apprehended while committing a theft, especially while embezzling money.Rate it:

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cela lui a coûté un argent fou (fam.)That cost him a heap of money.Rate it:

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chicken feedA very small or insignificant quantity, especially of money.Rate it:

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Chicken FeedVery small amount of money that is not enough to manage a living or scarce piece of information or clueRate it:

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chip inTo put into the pot the amount of chips or money required to continue.Rate it:

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choked the gooseWaste the money on something uselessRate it:

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chump changeA sum of money considered to be insignificant.Rate it:

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clean outTo empty completely; to remove all money or possessions from.Rate it:

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club togetherTo contribute money jointly with others.Rate it:

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cold hard cashMoney, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.Rate it:

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com uma mão na frente e a outra atrásextremely poor; having no moneyRate it:

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come intoTo inherit (money).Rate it:

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conscience moneyMoney which is voluntarily paid by a party who feels guilt, and seeks to provide compensation, for some past misdeed or negligence.Rate it:

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coûter les yeux de la têteTo cost a small fortune, a fearful lot of money.Rate it:

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cross someone's palmTo give money to a person, especially as a bribe or as an inducement to perform a service.Rate it:

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cry all the way to the bankTo be happy due to the receipt of money, although expressing sorrow about the cause of such receipt.Rate it:

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crying shameIt's a crying shame that so much money has been wasted on this pointless political campaign.Rate it:

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