filthy lucre

Money, in the sense of being a product or source of greed. The phrase is Biblical in origin, and the word "lucre" comes from the Latin word lucrum, meaning "profit." She's always worked to better her community, without caring a bit about the filthy lucre she could make in a different field.

See also: filthy

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

filthy lucre

money. I sure could use a little of that filthy lucre. I don't want to touch any of your filthy lucre.

See also: filthy

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

filthy lucre

Money; originally, money obtained dishonestly. For example, She didn't like the job but loved the filthy lucre in the form of her weekly paycheck. This term comes from the Bible (Titus 1:11), where it refers to those who teach wrongly for the sake of money. In time it came to be used loosely, and usually jokingly, for money in general, and in the mid-1900s gave rise to the jocular slang term the filthy for "money." Although both versions may be dying out, the expression filthy rich, for "extremely wealthy," survives.

See also: filthy

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

filthy lucre

(...ˈlukɚ)

n. money. I sure could use a little of that filthy lucre.

See also: filthy

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

filthy lucre

Money acquired by dishonorable means. The term comes from St. Paul’s Epistle to Titus (1:11), in which he criticizes those who teach things which they ought not “for filthy lucre’s sake.” Later the term came to be used ironically for money in general, even if it had been honestly earned. Perhaps scruples have changed, for the term is heard less often today.

See also: filthy

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

filthy
false friend
buzz word
word by word
from the word go
calaboose
have word (from someone or something)
get word (from someone or something)
receive word
receive word (from someone or something)

References in periodicals archive

"No, no, no, Comrade Abramovich, your filthy lucre is no good here in Greenwich ...

Macca: Charlton pathetic as Roman strikes again

Further to the article "Filthy lucre" (May), I am concerned that members could misinterpret comments that "the main direct impact of the regulations will be on members in practice", and that CIMA has "a responsibility to ensure that they know what their responsibilities are".

Lucre again. (Letters)

Surely these items are shameless and naked grabs for evangelical filthy lucre. What possible purpose, skeptics ask, can such kitsch serve?

Jesus sells: what the Christian culture industry tells us about secular society

Filthy lucre. His tongue is somewhere in the vicinity of his cheek when he points this out while noting, justifiably so, that Rhombus does have a notable track record.

Niv Fichman: skipping class to make movies

This isn't, however, about filthy lucre. You're placing bets on affairs of the heart.

Love Through the Signs

At last our society could step away from this filthy lucre and move into a non-golden age of rational economic policy.

Loosening the Golden Handcuffs

When a man or woman is ready to barter the soul of the child for filthy lucre, he should be read out of the association, and the public should know the reason why.

The Emergence of the Camping Movement

Nike used to run ads comparing basketball to revolution in its spiritual intensity, and another series in which old hoopsters talked lovingly about the way the game was played back in the innocent '70s, back before filthy lucre had polluted it.

Blasters of deceit

While I'll admit to singing along with this song when it came on the car radio, it wasn't quite enough to make me part with my filthy lucre.

Joan Osborne: Relish

Newsroom denizens often dismiss commercial speech disputes as unworthy of note, in that they deal with filthy lucre rather than pristine news.

Commercial speech not 'second class.'

He said that the INEC commissioner had proven his immunity against the filthy lucre of unscrupulous politicians and in the eyes of most Nigerians.

Stop Intimidation Of INEC Commissioners, CSO Cautions Politicians

We are trading our sovereign rights, inch by inch, for the proverbial filthy lucre.

Whose foreign secretary?

In 1996, Rotten, Jones, Cook and Matlock reunited for the Filthy Lucre Tour; since 2002, they have staged further reunion shows and tours.

Sex Pistols' unleashed; COVERS & CLASHES AT PUNK ROCK PIONEERS' FIRST EVER GIG

He'll break any rule necessary in the relentless pursuit of filthy lucre.

THE BAD OLD GLAZE

In the old days you could almost guarantee it would be Tory MPs who became embroiled in sex scandals while cashstrapped Labour MPs were tempted by filthy lucre.

Under fire but not in any danger

词组	filthy lucre
释义	filthy lucre filthy lucre Money, in the sense of being a product or source of greed. The phrase is Biblical in origin, and the word "lucre" comes from the Latin word lucrum, meaning "profit." She's always worked to better her community, without caring a bit about the filthy lucre she could make in a different field. See also: filthy Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. filthy lucre money. I sure could use a little of that filthy lucre. I don't want to touch any of your filthy lucre. See also: filthy McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. filthy lucre Money; originally, money obtained dishonestly. For example, She didn't like the job but loved the filthy lucre in the form of her weekly paycheck. This term comes from the Bible (Titus 1:11), where it refers to those who teach wrongly for the sake of money. In time it came to be used loosely, and usually jokingly, for money in general, and in the mid-1900s gave rise to the jocular slang term the filthy for "money." Although both versions may be dying out, the expression filthy rich, for "extremely wealthy," survives. See also: filthy The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. filthy lucre (...ˈlukɚ) n. money. I sure could use a little of that filthy lucre. See also: filthy McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions filthy lucre Money acquired by dishonorable means. The term comes from St. Paul’s Epistle to Titus (1:11), in which he criticizes those who teach things which they ought not “for filthy lucre’s sake.” Later the term came to be used ironically for money in general, even if it had been honestly earned. Perhaps scruples have changed, for the term is heard less often today. See also: filthy The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: filthy false friend buzz word word by word from the word go calaboose have word (from someone or something) get word (from someone or something) receive word receive word (from someone or something) References in periodicals archive "No, no, no, Comrade Abramovich, your filthy lucre is no good here in Greenwich ... Macca: Charlton pathetic as Roman strikes again Further to the article "Filthy lucre" (May), I am concerned that members could misinterpret comments that "the main direct impact of the regulations will be on members in practice", and that CIMA has "a responsibility to ensure that they know what their responsibilities are". Lucre again. (Letters) Surely these items are shameless and naked grabs for evangelical filthy lucre. What possible purpose, skeptics ask, can such kitsch serve? Jesus sells: what the Christian culture industry tells us about secular society Filthy lucre. His tongue is somewhere in the vicinity of his cheek when he points this out while noting, justifiably so, that Rhombus does have a notable track record. Niv Fichman: skipping class to make movies This isn't, however, about filthy lucre. You're placing bets on affairs of the heart. Love Through the Signs At last our society could step away from this filthy lucre and move into a non-golden age of rational economic policy. Loosening the Golden Handcuffs When a man or woman is ready to barter the soul of the child for filthy lucre, he should be read out of the association, and the public should know the reason why. The Emergence of the Camping Movement Nike used to run ads comparing basketball to revolution in its spiritual intensity, and another series in which old hoopsters talked lovingly about the way the game was played back in the innocent '70s, back before filthy lucre had polluted it. Blasters of deceit While I'll admit to singing along with this song when it came on the car radio, it wasn't quite enough to make me part with my filthy lucre. Joan Osborne: Relish Newsroom denizens often dismiss commercial speech disputes as unworthy of note, in that they deal with filthy lucre rather than pristine news. Commercial speech not 'second class.' He said that the INEC commissioner had proven his immunity against the filthy lucre of unscrupulous politicians and in the eyes of most Nigerians. Stop Intimidation Of INEC Commissioners, CSO Cautions Politicians We are trading our sovereign rights, inch by inch, for the proverbial filthy lucre. Whose foreign secretary? In 1996, Rotten, Jones, Cook and Matlock reunited for the Filthy Lucre Tour; since 2002, they have staged further reunion shows and tours. Sex Pistols' unleashed; COVERS & CLASHES AT PUNK ROCK PIONEERS' FIRST EVER GIG He'll break any rule necessary in the relentless pursuit of filthy lucre. THE BAD OLD GLAZE In the old days you could almost guarantee it would be Tory MPs who became embroiled in sex scandals while cashstrapped Labour MPs were tempted by filthy lucre. Under fire but not in any danger
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