money

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌni/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 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 wallet he 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

Phrases

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

Derivatives

moneyless

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French moneie, from Latin moneta 'mint, money', originally a title of the goddess Juno, in whose temple in Rome money was minted

Spelling help

When used to mean 'sums of money', the plural of money is spelled either moneys or monies.