see the colour of someone's money

see the color of (one's) money

To view the money that one will pay with in order to verify that they have it. Sure I trust you—but I still want to see the color of your money so I know you're good for it.
See also: color, money, of, see
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

see the colour of someone's money

receive some evidence of forthcoming payment from a person.
See also: colour, money, of, see
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • color of someone's money, see the
  • funny money
  • come into (some) money
  • come into money
  • be (right) on the money
  • be pushed for money
  • for a while
  • be pressed for money
  • be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc.
  • be burning a hole in (one's) pocket