a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; coins and banknotes collectively:I counted the money before putting it in my wallethe borrowed money to modernize the shop
(moneys or monies) formal sums of money:a statement of all moneys paid into and out of the account
the assets, property, and resources owned by someone or something; wealth:the college is very short of money
financial gain:the main aim of a commercial organization is to make money
payment for work; wages:she accepted the job at the bank since the money was better
be in the money
informal have or win a lot of money:they were in the money after the last race
for my money
in my opinion or judgement:for my money, they’re one of the best bands around
money for old rope (or money for jam)
British informal money or reward earned for little or no effort:he charged £65 for a 30 minute consultation—talk about money for old rope
(the love of) money is the root of all evil
proverb avarice gives rise to selfish or wicked actions.
money talks
proverb wealth gives power and influence to those who possess it.
one's money's worth
good value for one’s money:I’ve had my money’s worth out of it
on the money
North American accurate; correct:every criticism she made was right on the money
put money (or put one's money) on
place a bet on:he nipped out to put money on a horse in the 3.30
used to express one’s confidence in the truth or success of something:she won’t have him back—I’d put money on it
put one's money where one's mouth is
informal take action to support one’s statements or opinions.
see the colour of someone's money
receive some proof that someone has enough money to pay for something.
throw one's money about/around
spend one’s money extravagantly or carelessly:she’s been throwing her money about as if there were no tomorrow
throw money at
try to solve (a problem) by recklessly spending money on it, without due consideration of what is required:the administration threw money at the disaffected areas of the inner cities
