the almighty dollar

Money, or the accrual thereof, as considered the most important or influential thing in the world. In the eyes of these massive corporations, the rights and wellbeing of workers always come second to the almighty dollar. So much legislation and policy is dictated first and foremost by the almighty dollar.

the almighty dollar

Fig. the U.S. dollar, or the acquisition of money, when viewed as more important than anything else. Bill was a slave to the almighty dollar. It's the almighty dollar that drives Wall Street thinking.

almighty dollar, the

The power of money; by extension, crass materialism. The term was used by Washington Irving in The Creole Village (1836) (“The almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion”), perhaps echoing Ben Jonson’s sentiment of two centuries earlier (“That for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice—almighty gold”).

See also: almighty

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

almighty dollar, the
wager on
wager on (someone or something)
big wheel
a big cheese/wheel
a big wheel
lodging
board and lodging
heavy artillery
tree is known by its fruit

References in classic literature

The golden calf they worship at Boston is a pigmy compared with the giant effigies set up in other parts of that vast counting-house which lies beyond the Atlantic; and the almighty dollar sinks into something comparatively insignificant, amidst a whole Pantheon of better gods.

American Notes for General Circulation

Since we don't seem to be able to trust anyone to put our safety above making the almighty dollar these days, we must take matters into our own hands.

The president as adolescent bully

If only everybody had the zen you had acquired while floating on a flamingo-shaped lilo, they might understand that chasing the almighty dollar will only lead to tragedy.

First things first; Notebook

On the subject of US President Trump, the rise of the almighty Dollar and his economic policies that have brought such an economic transformation to the US economy, first it should be said that he has some really top-notch economists at his elbow.

MR Off Course On Trump

Unfortunately, you may lose some advertising, but I hope actual deer health and hunter education are more important than the almighty dollar. Thanks for your time and consideration.

Mineral Message

It's a win-win for everyone involved, we've come to agree, and all because of that centuries-old system of acquiring what one needs, sans the almighty dollar: the barter system.

BRINGING BACK THE BARTER SYSTEM: Foster a sense of community with no-cash trading

Aside from Pakistan being told to sharpen up its act it is the decision regarding the renminbi that is going to be the long-term game changer as it reduces reliance on the almighty dollar. A range of financial instruments and processes are going to emerge over the next three years.

CPEC the inner vision

"Coaching is not only about the almighty dollar. It is about teaching and putting young men in a position to succeed on and off the field.

Coach walks away from OSU, $12M

There are many "treating" doctors in Florida who are motivated by the almighty dollar, not by the prospects of "making their patients well." We who practice this area of the law know only too well that their charges are grossly--and I mean that in more ways than one--overinflated, that they and the lawyers who refer client patients to them will negotiate huge discounts on the bills when the cases are over, and that even then, personal injury "medicine" will be more profitable for them than accepting health insurance reimbursements.

PI opinions

Our federal government does what is best for the almighty dollar. Some countries in this world do what is best for their society.

Ready or not

The pursuit of the Almighty Dollar and cosseting of the most elite few seems closer to the business model.

US Tour chief isn't the man for global golf

It seems to me that the Burlington story epitomizes the positive that can happen with culture change while Bakken epitomizes the absolute opposite: a complete disregard for safety in the presence of the almighty dollar. "I'm not a guy who just wants to get by.

Another monster

Lured by the almighty dollar, and with a skewed fairytale view of love, she was drawn toward the seductive whispers and open arms of the sex industry.

Fallen

Prime Minister Harper famously promised not to sell out Canada's principles on the advancement of human rights in China "to the almighty dollar" (p.

Engaging China: Myth, Aspiration, and Strategy in Canadian Policy from Trudeau to Harper

"Now corporate America and our own government have been enabled by our highest court to completely disregard the public health for benefit of the almighty dollar."

Supreme Court rules against homeowners in superfund case

词组	the almighty dollar
释义	the almighty dollar the almighty dollar Money, or the accrual thereof, as considered the most important or influential thing in the world. In the eyes of these massive corporations, the rights and wellbeing of workers always come second to the almighty dollar. So much legislation and policy is dictated first and foremost by the almighty dollar. See also: almighty, dollar Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. the almighty dollar Fig. the U.S. dollar, or the acquisition of money, when viewed as more important than anything else. Bill was a slave to the almighty dollar. It's the almighty dollar that drives Wall Street thinking. See also: almighty, dollar McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. almighty dollar, the The power of money; by extension, crass materialism. The term was used by Washington Irving in The Creole Village (1836) (“The almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion”), perhaps echoing Ben Jonson’s sentiment of two centuries earlier (“That for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice—almighty gold”). See also: almighty The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: almighty dollar, the wager on wager on (someone or something) big wheel a big cheese/wheel a big wheel lodging board and lodging heavy artillery tree is known by its fruit References in classic literature The golden calf they worship at Boston is a pigmy compared with the giant effigies set up in other parts of that vast counting-house which lies beyond the Atlantic; and the almighty dollar sinks into something comparatively insignificant, amidst a whole Pantheon of better gods. American Notes for General Circulation Since we don't seem to be able to trust anyone to put our safety above making the almighty dollar these days, we must take matters into our own hands. The president as adolescent bully If only everybody had the zen you had acquired while floating on a flamingo-shaped lilo, they might understand that chasing the almighty dollar will only lead to tragedy. First things first; Notebook On the subject of US President Trump, the rise of the almighty Dollar and his economic policies that have brought such an economic transformation to the US economy, first it should be said that he has some really top-notch economists at his elbow. MR Off Course On Trump Unfortunately, you may lose some advertising, but I hope actual deer health and hunter education are more important than the almighty dollar. Thanks for your time and consideration. Mineral Message It's a win-win for everyone involved, we've come to agree, and all because of that centuries-old system of acquiring what one needs, sans the almighty dollar: the barter system. BRINGING BACK THE BARTER SYSTEM: Foster a sense of community with no-cash trading Aside from Pakistan being told to sharpen up its act it is the decision regarding the renminbi that is going to be the long-term game changer as it reduces reliance on the almighty dollar. A range of financial instruments and processes are going to emerge over the next three years. CPEC the inner vision "Coaching is not only about the almighty dollar. It is about teaching and putting young men in a position to succeed on and off the field. Coach walks away from OSU, $12M There are many "treating" doctors in Florida who are motivated by the almighty dollar, not by the prospects of "making their patients well." We who practice this area of the law know only too well that their charges are grossly--and I mean that in more ways than one--overinflated, that they and the lawyers who refer client patients to them will negotiate huge discounts on the bills when the cases are over, and that even then, personal injury "medicine" will be more profitable for them than accepting health insurance reimbursements. PI opinions Our federal government does what is best for the almighty dollar. Some countries in this world do what is best for their society. Ready or not The pursuit of the Almighty Dollar and cosseting of the most elite few seems closer to the business model. US Tour chief isn't the man for global golf It seems to me that the Burlington story epitomizes the positive that can happen with culture change while Bakken epitomizes the absolute opposite: a complete disregard for safety in the presence of the almighty dollar. "I'm not a guy who just wants to get by. Another monster Lured by the almighty dollar, and with a skewed fairytale view of love, she was drawn toward the seductive whispers and open arms of the sex industry. Fallen Prime Minister Harper famously promised not to sell out Canada's principles on the advancement of human rights in China "to the almighty dollar" (p. Engaging China: Myth, Aspiration, and Strategy in Canadian Policy from Trudeau to Harper "Now corporate America and our own government have been enabled by our highest court to completely disregard the public health for benefit of the almighty dollar." Supreme Court rules against homeowners in superfund case
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