Almighty Dollar, The 💰
Definition: The power of money; by extension, crass materialism.
Synonyms:
- Big gun: Refers to the influential power of something (or someone).
- Money talks: Suggests that wealth can buy influence and power.
- Filthy lucre: A pejorative term for money gained through bad party or suspicious means.
- The root of all evil: Based on the biblical phrase, meaning that excessive desire for money is the source of all wrongdoing.
Related Terms and Expressions:
- Penny-pinching: Being very thrifty or miserly.
- Cash cow: Something that generates a steady or large income.
- Golden handshake: A large sum of money given to someone when they leave a company.
- Deep pockets: Someone who has a lot of money.
- Strike it rich: To become wealthy suddenly, often unexpectedly.
- Break the bank: To deplete one’s financial resources.
Humorous Quotes:
- “Money doesn’t grow on trees, but it sure does on the money plant - banks!”
- “The almighty dollar is not afraid of the IRS - it’s too busy reproducing itself offshore.”
Proverbs:
- “Money can’t buy happiness, but it’s a lot more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle.”
- “A fool and his money are soon parted.”
Literature, Books, and Movies:
- Literature: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes - explores how the pursuit of chivalric deeds costs money.
- Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - paints a vivid picture of wealth and materialism in American society.
- Song: “Money” by Pink Floyd – Reflects on the influence and power of money.
- Movie: Wall Street - delves deeply into the world of materialism and the value placed on wealth.
Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell:
Whether you view it as an angel or demon, the “almighty dollar” undeniably holds sway over many aspects of life. Understanding its idioms and expressions can make you richer - at least linguistically. Until next time, may your pockets be full of wisdom and your words treasured.
### Which of these idioms express wealth?
- [ ] Cat's pajamas
- [x] Cash cow
- [ ] Naked as a jaybird
- [ ] Eat like a horse
> **Explanation:** "Cash cow" is an idiom which depicts wealth. The others have nothing to do with monetary terms.
### Which phrase implies extreme thrift?
- [ ] Spending like there's no tomorrow
- [x] Penny-pinching
- [ ] Money to burn
- [ ] Loaded to the gills
> **Explanation:** "Penny-pinching" refers to being extremely frugal, even miserly.
### True or False: "Money talks" means that verbose people are wealthy.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** False. "Money talks" means that wealth often brings influence and power, not verbosity.
