take eggs for money

take eggs for money

To let oneself be mistreated or cheated in some way. Eggs were once considered so plentiful as to be not worth much money. No matter how tantalizing their offers sound, don't take eggs for money.
See also: egg, money, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
  • wash hands of
  • wash one's hands of
  • wash your hands of
  • wash your hands of somebody/something
  • wash your hands of something/someone
  • for (one's) (own) sake
  • for sake
  • keep sight of
  • keep sight of somebody/something