money

be in the money have or win a lot of money. informal

be made of money be very rich. informal

a fool and his money are soon parted: seefool.

for my money

1 in my opinion or judgement.

2 for my preference or taste.

give someone or something a (good) run for their money: seerun.

have money to burn have so much money that you can spend as lavishly as you want.

licence to print money: seelicence.

marry money: seemarry.

money burns a hole in your pocket (or purse) you have an irresistible urge to spend money as soon as you have it.

money for jam (or old rope)

1 money earned for little or no effort.

2 an easy task. British informal

☞ These expressions, which date back to the early 20th century, may have originated as military slang. In 1919, the Athenaeum stated that money for jam arose as the result of the 'great use of jam in the Army'.

money talks wealth gives power and influence to those who possess it. proverb

not for love or money: seelove.

on the money accurate; correct. chiefly North American

put money (or put your money) on

1 place a bet on something.

2 have confidence in the truth or success of something.

put your money where your mouth is take action to support your statements or opinions. informal

see the colour of someone's money: seecolour.

throw good money after bad incur further loss in a hopeless attempt to recoup a previous loss.

throw money at something try to solve a problem by recklessly spending more money on it, without due consideration of what is required.

time is money: seetime.

you pays your money and you takes your choice: seepay.