Example
“The small bidder had the better plan, but money talks in a contest like this.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
put your money where your mouth is
Informal · CEFR B2
to back up your words with action, especially money
give someone a run for their money
Neutral · CEFR B1
to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
seed money
Neutral · CEFR B1
the initial capital used to start a business
sell like hot cakes
Neutral · CEFR B1
to be bought rapidly and in great numbers because many people want it
make a killing
Informal · CEFR B2
to earn a very large amount of money quickly
a rip-off
Informal · CEFR B1
Something that is far too expensive for what it is.
Source methodology
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