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“money”
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A fool and his money are soon parted
Meaning An imprudent person quickly loses money through bad judgement or exploitation. Usually judgemental and sometimes victim-blaming. Modern singular they can avoid the gendered his, though the traditional form…
Also known as A fool and his money are easily parted · A fool and his money is soon parted · A fool and their money are soon parted
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Money burns a hole in your pocket
Meaning Cash you itch to spend fast.
Also known as Hole in pocket
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For love or money
Meaning Under any circumstances or by any inducement, most often used after a negative. Usually appears in a negative clause. Outside that construction it may literally ask whether affection or payment is the motive…
Also known as For love nor money · Not for love nor money · Not for love or money
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Put your money where your mouth is
Meaning To back your words with action or cash, proving it.