English idiom

money talks

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Figurative meaning

financial power can strongly influence what people decide or do

Word picture

Money is pictured as having a voice that people hear and respond to.

Example

“The small bidder had the better plan, but money talks in a contest like this.”

Dictionary details

Component words

money

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

put your money where your mouth is

to back up your words with action, especially money

give someone a run for their money

to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory

seed money

the initial capital used to start a business

sell like hot cakes

to be bought rapidly and in great numbers because many people want it

make a killing

to earn a very large amount of money quickly

a rip-off

Something that is far too expensive for what it is.

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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