Money & bargaining

cost an arm and a leg To be extremely expensive. khuyến mại A sales promotion — the Northern spelling; the South (and most media) write khuyến mãi. khuyến mãi A sales promotion — the Southern (and now most common) spelling; Northern signage often has khuyến mại. a dime a dozen (US) Anything that is common, inexpensive, and easy to get or available anywhere. cheap as chips Inexpensive; a good bargain. dollars to donuts Assert certainty that something is either true or likely to occur, often expressed as a wager of something expensive (dollars) against somet king's ransom A large sum of money. two a penny Cheap or common. have the vendor in our pocket Keep a vendor/contractors paid. trim the fat Cut excess budgets, remove avoidable costs. everyone has their price Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review. If wealth is lost, nothing is lost. If health is lost, something is lost. If character is lost, everything is lost Losing character is the greatest loss of all money is not everything Wealth does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment money makes the world go around Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review. money talks Personification for money giving influence to those who have it. the rich get richer and the poor get poorer Wealth tends to concentrate among those already wealthy the streets are paved with gold A place offers abundant opportunities and wealth assets and liabilities Positive and negative aspects of a situation or decision buy and sell completely believe or trust someone savings and loan Financial institution providing savings accounts and mortgage loans dollars and cents Making financial sense or being practical bargain and sale A contract where something is sold, often with conditions checks and balances A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review. supply and demand The relationship between the availability and desire for something attic salt Wit or sarcasm, especially in writing almighty dollar Money, especially when pursued at the expense of other values. check and balance Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. even money Odds that are equal for both sides of a bet grist to the mill Something used to an advantage. make money Earn or acquire money money's worth to get the value or satisfaction one has paid for on the money Completely accurate or correct pin money Money for personal or discretionary use power of the purse The ability to control spending and budget decisions price is right The cost is acceptable or suitable price on someone's head A reward offered for someone's capture or death sell bargains To deceive or cheat someone by appearing to offer a good deal wallet, keys, phone essential items to carry when going out có tiền mua tiên cũng được Money makes things easier. dể được, dể mất "Things that are easily acquired, especially money, are just as easily lost or spent.". tiền nào của đó Close to the English saying: “If you buy cheaply, you pay dearly.”. bà chúa (noun) a woman who lives a life of wealth and luxury. kinh tế (noun) economy số lượng (noun) amount, quantity thương mại (noun) trade; commerce tiền mặt (noun) cash (money in the form of notes/bills and coins) đồng tiền (noun) coin lừa tiền (verb) to scam money, commit money scam giàu có (adjective) rich, wealthy lên voi xuống chó to have ups and downs in one's life; to go from rags to riches and/or riches to rags; to move up and down the socioeconomic ladder tiền bạc (noun) money, riches chi phí (noun) a cost; expenditure; expense; outlay chi tiêu (verb) to spend; to pay out; to disburse tài sản (noun) property; assets; wealth tài chính (noun) finance (management of money) mua bán (verb) to buy and sell; to trade túng thiếu (adjective) lacking money; broke sản nghiệp (noun) property; wealth; estate phong bì (noun) envelope đánh giá (verb) to evaluate or estimate the price thanh toán (verb) to pay (to give money in exchange for goods and services) rủng rỉnh (adjective) clinking (with plenty of money); jingling of coins; abundant (usually of money) tính tiền (verb) to pay (to give money in exchange for goods and services) quý báu (adjective) valuable; precious thương phẩm (noun) merchandise, commodity, goods đáng giá (adjective) worth (the money); worthy cao phú soái (adjective) tall, rich and good-looking mại vô (interjection) come and check out and buy my/our stuff, folks! kim tiền (noun) money (in general) mặt hàng (noun) commodities of commerce; product; item mậu dịch (noun) trade; commerce bảo vật (noun) a valuable object, especially a relic or an artifact châu báu (noun) treasure; valuables (generally speaking) chi dùng (verb) to spend; to pay out; to disburse dè sẻn (verb) to economise; to spend sparingly ngàn vàng (adjective) very valuable; invaluable; priceless trù phú (adjective) populous and prosperous; crowded and rich thuế khoá (noun) taxes; taxation (generally speaking) nghèo nàn (adjective) poor; needy; poverty-stricken (generally speaking) tiền đúc (noun) coins; coinage quý giá (adjective) valuable; precious phú quí (adjective) Alternative spelling of phú quý. phú quý (adjective) rich and of noble rank tiêu dùng (verb) to consume (goods and services) ví tiền (noun) purse, wallet tiền nong (noun) money (generally speaking) nhu yếu phẩm (noun) basic necessities, goods and utensils a person cannot live without tốn kém (adjective) expensive; pricey; extravagant chạy tiền (verb) to search for money; to seek currency (from any means necessary) chi thu (noun) expenditures and income cấp vốn (verb) to finance; to fund; to allocate capital dấn vốn (noun) investment capital; money to spend; extra cash vốn liếng (noun) capital; wealth; savings giá chợ (noun) market price; market value cơ nghiệp (noun) fortune; wealth thất bảo (noun) the seven treasures: vàng (gold), bạc (silver), lưu li, pha lê, (crystal) xà cừ (mother of pearl), xích châu and mã não (agate) thương nhân (noun) businessman; merchant; trader bán hàng (verb) to sell merchandises; to sell goods; to deal (in); to trade (in something); to be engaged in commerce bỉ sắc tư phong is rich in this is poor in that; (figurative) one cannot have it both ways vàng bạc (noun) goldware and silverware; often referred to things that are precious thu ngân (verb) to collect money from customers hoạ phúc (noun) in weal and woe; good fortune and misfortune; happiness and suffering tham ô (verb) to embezzle; to be corrupt gia cảnh (noun) family financial situation; family monetary circumstances giàu sang (adjective) rich; having wealth and luxury túi tiền (noun) the state of being able to be bought with funds currently at hand; affordability tiêu xài (verb) to spend (money etc.) tiền của (noun) money and possessions; money and assets phí tổn (noun) charge; cost; expenses quyết toán (verb) to collate all financial data, in order to settle outstanding debts, report taxes or dispense paychecks coi bói (verb) to consult a fortune-teller; to have one's fortune told nhân sinh quan (noun) an outlook on humans' lives and worth tiêu pha (verb) to spend; to expend; to consume quẫn bách (adjective) poverty-stricken; poor; impoverished cắc củm (verb) to economise; to spend sparingly trị số (noun) value; quantity tiền cà phê (noun) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tiền, cà phê. rích bố cu (interjection) I have money to spend; I'm loaded phú cường (adjective) rich and powerful vật dục (noun) desire for material wealth dư dả (adjective) without lack, in a comfortable financial or material situation dự chi (verb) plan to spend tấc đất tấc vàng an inch of land is worth an inch of gold; land is precious rừng vàng biển bạc golden forests and silver seas vung vinh (adjective) well-off, financially comfortable, (especially) proud of being so ăn trắng mặc trơn to live a life of leisure, comfort, and wealth face card An attractive face. Sometimes defined as never declining or receding. Often also used in the context of "purchasing" or receiving a benefit bling bling Shiny jewelry that displays wealth, such as a diamond ring or a stylish gold necklace or bracelet. quids in In a position of having gained or saved money through some financial transaction. folding stuff Banknotes, paper money. bees and honey money funny money Counterfeit money. big-ticket item An expensive item. play money Banknotes of any foreign currency. coin slot Vagina. hot money Money, or other financial instruments, that moves regularly between different markets in search of the best interest rate. money shot The moment in a pornographic film where the male subject of the scene in question ejaculates. mint sauce Money. pocket watch To jealously obsess over another person's finances or success. ghetto fabulous Wealthy, but of ghetto roots and ethic. cash money Cash, or a thing easily converted to cash, as opposed to credit. broke off Well-to-do, rich, wealthy lovely jubbly Money. big ones dollars. on the tap Begging, making requests for loans. ring the changes To pass counterfeit money. blinged out Adorned with a lot of bling (expensive jewelry). palm oil Money given as a bribe. two commas A million; millions. coin purse Testicles. swell mob Well-dressed thieves and swindlers, regarded collectively. Oscar Asche cash; money. golden grease A bribe. green stuff Money. right smart A large amount, a great deal. off the nut In deficit, not profiting; sustaining a loss. on the nut Not in deficit, profiting; making money. have one's pockets on swole To have a lot of money. coffee and cake A trivial amount of money; peanuts. brink's truck A source of great wealth. pig's eye The ace of diamonds. oil of palm Synonym of palm oil (“money”). plum cash Prime cost. shot in the locker Money or other resources available on hand. make bank To make a lot of money. michigan bankroll One or several high-denomination banknotes wrapped around a larger number of smaller ones, intended to look like more money than it actually in the bucket Short of money, or in debt (by a specified amount). paper hands The fragility or insecurity of an investor—also called weak-handed—who is eager to sell a financial asset upon an early or dubious indicatio wallet name A person's legal name. fuck you money Enough money to leave one's job, etc. and enjoy the lifestyle of one's choice. fat knot A thick roll of dollar bills; a bankroll. heavy bread A large amount of money. fumble the bag To make unwise financial decisions that lead one to lose or not make more money. blue money Money in the form of hundred-dollar bills. socket money Money that people are asked to contribute to birth or marriage festivities. bread and honey Money. pocket shrapnel Synonym of spare change. green stamp A speeding ticket. Jimmy O'Goblin A sovereign coin; a pound. Scrooge McDuck To dive into money; to swim around in money. Bugs Bunny Money. pervert glasses Smartglasses; eyeglasses that feature augmented reality functions. stock up To acquire or increase stock or inventory. tell off To number off (a group of soldiers); to divide up (soldiers) in this way. shell out A game played on a billiard table, a variation of pool. trade in To give a piece of merchandise as part of the payment or trade for something new. cash in To exchange for cash. fork out To pay out, to hand over. mark up To increase the price of something between its wholesale and retail phase. cash out To reconcile at the end of a shift; to compare receipts of items sold to records of credit card, check and cash placed into the drawer, veri pay out To distribute money; to disburse. save up To accumulate money, especially for a specific, planned expenditure. reckon for To answer for; to pay the account for. mark down To reduce the price of. buy off To pay off, convince to refrain etc. by corrupt payment or other service. buy back To purchase (something already sold, misplaced, destroyed, or given away). get it up To achieve or stimulate a penile erection. rake in To collect something such as leaves into a pile, often with a rake. cut back To reduce the amount of (something). sell on To resell (goods or services). trade up To gain value on the stock exchange. bank up To press a mound of something against something else. cost up to calculate the costs of something. price up To increase the price of. deal in To deal cards to someone entering a game; to enter someone into a game by dealing cards to that person. price in To include (the costs of a possible future event, especially a negative one) in an estimation of the total value of something. melt up Of the price of a security, to increase to an unexpected degree. bargain away To dispose of in a bargain, usually with a sense of loss or disadvantage. sell up To sell one's business or other major asset (such as a home). bargain for To count on; to take into consideration. average down To buy more of a product, especially more shares, at a lower price than a previous purchase, so that the average price paid for one's holdin gold over To cover with gold; to gild. pay down To partially repay (a loan or, metonymically, the thing financed by it). net out To add up to a net amount of money. get out from under To escape from a debt. flex up To increase a worker's work hours during on-call availability periods, as opposed to scheduled shifts. dig down To scrounge for money, especially large amounts of it. balance up To achieve a balance, usually by increasing something, e.g., revenue. balance down To achieve a balance, usually by decreasing something, e.g., revenue. sao kê tài khoản bank statement; account statement đổi tiền to exchange money; to change currency tiền giấy paper money; banknotes money doesn't grow on trees Wealth cannot be obtained without some effort; hence currency is not always available for a prospective purchase. all that glitters is not gold Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so; things that appear nice might not be as good as they appear. good as gold Of an asset, of high and enduring value. you pays your money and you takes your choice Each person can make his or her own decisions. diamonds are a girl's best friend While love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable to a woman. you get what you pay for In commercial transactions, the prices increase, as the quality of goods and services increases, i.e., the more one pays, the higher-quality like a million dollars extremely good or well money can't buy happiness Money can purchase external things, but true happiness comes from within oneself. in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and op a golden key can open any door Sufficient money can accomplish anything. clogs to clogs in three generations Wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts through the third (grandchild's) generation. make it do or do without If you don't have a lot of money, extend the life of what you have. rich as Croesus Very wealthy. take the cash and let the credit go Exploit and enjoy the opportunities and pleasures available here and now and do not invest effort pursuing prospective future gratifications pressure makes diamonds A situation where the pressure that a person is under makes them demonstrate their potential. third time pays for all Synonym of third time is the charm. those that have, get People who already have wealth and status are the most likely to acquire additional wealth and status (usually with the implication that the sound as a dollar Very secure and dependable. money talks, bullshit walks Attempting to accomplish a goal by demonstrating possession of material resources will succeed, while attempting to accomplish the same goal empty as a pauper's purse Completely empty. set a beggar on horseback and he'll ride to the Devil A person unaccustomed to wealth or luxury will easily be corrupted by it. money is the root of all evil The desire for money is the root cause of all evil. a buck's a buck Every dollar of income counts toward one's financial well-being; money is a strong motivator, even in unpleasant situations. spend money like water To spend a lot of money without concern over whether it is spent wisely. the poor we will always have with us Poverty for some is inevitable. you buy cheap, you get cheap Inexpensive goods and services tend to be inferior to more expensive ones. money does not smell The value of money is not affected by the business it comes from, even from the most unpleasant one. charge like a wounded bull To charge exorbitant prices. loss and gain are brothers twain An individual's wealth can easily be lost. when the looting starts, the shooting starts Lethal force is justified against rioters and looters. poverty is a state of mind Someone is only as poor as they perceive themselves to be. being poor is a state of mind Synonym of poverty is a state of mind. being poor is a mindset Synonym of poverty is a state of mind. poor is a state of mind Synonym of poverty is a state of mind. poorness is a state of mind Synonym of poverty is a state of mind. poverty is a mindset Synonym of poverty is a state of mind. poor is a mindset Synonym of poverty is a state of mind. gold is where you find it Opportunities, or things of value, may be found unexpectedly. a fair booty makes many a thief People are easily tempted to dishonesty if there is a substantial prize to be gained. poor as a barber's cat Very poor (lacking money). ill-gotten gains never prosper Money or other property acquired dishonestly does not bring long-term and lasting joy. you break it, you buy it If you damage, harm or destroy something, you are responsible for repairing it or accepting the consequences. the best things in life aren't things Synonym of the best things in life are free. the love of money is the root of all evil Synonym of money is the root of all evil. the rich get richer Synonym of those that have, get. money talks, wealth whispers A person who is merely materially rich will make his riches known to others, but a truly wealthy person (both materially and of character) w be greedy when others are fearful One should purchase undervalued assets during market panics when fear drives prices down. buy the rumor, sell the news One should purchase assets based on unconfirmed speculation or anticipation of positive developments, then sell upon official confirmation. buy the rumor, sell the fact One should purchase an asset based on positive speculation before an expected positive event, and then sell it once the event occurs for a p buy nice or buy twice Synonym of buy cheap, buy twice. pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered Reasonable ambition or profit leads to gain, yet excessive greed or overreaching leads to ruin. if fortune favours, beware of being exalted; if fortune thunders, beware of being overwhelmed English proverb; full definition pending editorial review. rich men seem happy, great and wise, all which the good man only is Wealth can give a false impression of happiness, greatness, and wisdom money is a good servant, but a bad master. (17th century) English proverb; full definition pending editorial review. Money is like muck, not good except it be spread. (Francis Bacon) Wealth is only beneficial when shared or used to help others Money speaks sense in a language all nations understand. (Aphra Behn) English proverb; full definition pending editorial review. Riches are for spending. (Francis Bacon) Wealth should be used and enjoyed, not just saved. the worth of a thing is what it will bring Something's value is determined by what you can get for it he is worth his weight in gold. (16th century) Someone extremely valuable or helpful bad bargain One of his majesty's bad bargains; a worthless soldier, a malingeror. See MALINGEROR. beggar's bullets Stones. The beggar's bullets began to fly, i.e. they began to throw stones. bill at sight To pay a bill at sight; to be ready at all times for the venereal act. billingsgate language Foul language, or abuse. Billingsgate is the market where the fishwomen assemble to purchase fish; and where, in their dealings and disputes five shillings The sign of five shillings, i.e. the crown. Fifteen shillings; the sign of the three crowns. flush in the pocket Full of money. The cull is flush in the fob. The fellow is full of money. fortune hunters Indigent men, seeking to enrich themselves by marrying a woman of fortune. gentleman of three ins In debt, in gaol, and in danger of remaining there for life: or, in gaol, indicted, and in danger of being hanged in chains. gentleman of three outs That is, without money, without wit, and without manners: some add another out, i.e. without credit. gold finder One whose employment is to empty necessary houses; called also a tom-turd-man, and night-man: the latter, from that business being always pe grannum's gold Hoarded money: supposed to have belonged to the grandmother of the possessor. high water It is high water, with him; he is full of money. hush money Money given to hush up or conceal a robbery, theft, or any other offence, or to take off the evidence from appearing against a criminal. to melt To spend. Will you melt a borde? will you spend a shilling? The cull melted a couple of decusses upon us; the gentleman spent a couple of cr to pay To smear over. To pay the bottom of a ship or boat; to smear it over with pitch: The devil to pay, and no pitch hot or ready. SEA TERM.--Als penny-wise and pound foolish Saving in small matters, and extravagant in great. purse proud One that is vain of his riches. rabbit suckers Young spendthrifts taking up goods on trust at great prices. rum cod A good purse of gold. CANT. vincent's law The art of cheating at cards, composed of the following associates: bankers, those who play booty; the gripe, he that betteth; and the perso black diamonds Coals; talented persons of dingy or unpolished exterior; rough jewels. conshun’s price Fair terms, without extortion. Probably conscience price.—Anglo-Chinese. king’s pictures (now, of course, QUEEN’S PICTURES), money. r. m. d Cash down, immediate payment. The initial letters of READY MONEY DOWN. Another version of this is P. Y. C. (pay your cash), often seen in th silver beggar Or LURKER, a vagabond who travels through the country with "briefs" containing false statements of losses by fire, shipwrecks, accidents, &c sold up Or OUT, broken down, bankrupt. strike me lucky! An expression used by the lower orders when making a bargain, derived from the old custom of striking hands together, leaving in that of the canting dictionary Comprehending all the Terms, Antient and Modern, used in the several Tribes of Gypsies, Beggars, Shoplifters, Highwaymen, Foot-Pads, and all