“Like money in the bank” – The epitome of reliability and certainty. This phrase has been around since the 1930s, becoming the go-to metaphor for anything as dependable as a solid interest rate at your local savings branch. Imagine your grandma assuring you that her apple pie recipe is “like money in the bank” – she wasn’t talking about financial yields but how much her pie would yield in happiness and full bellies!
Related and Similar Terms:
- Surefire – Something bound to be successful.
- Dead cert – An absolute certainty.
- Cast-iron guarantee – A promise or assurance that is unbreakable.
- Bulletproof – Incapable of failing, like a foolproof plan.
Proverbs and Expressions:
- A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush – It’s better to hold onto something certain than to take a risk for more.
- You can bank on it – You can rely on it.
- Safe as houses – Very secure or dependable (from the security provided by a house).
Synonyms:
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Guaranteed
- Secure
Antonyms:
- Uncertain
- Risky
- Dubious
- Unreliable
Humorous Definition:
“Like money in the bank”: Because apparently, stuffing your mattress with cash isn’t deemed “financially secure.”
Inspirational Quotes:
- “Trust, but verify.” – Ronald Reagan
- “The only real security is not in owning or possessing, not in demanding or expecting, not in hoping, even. Security in a relationship lies neither in looking back to what it was, nor forward to what it might be, but living in the present and accepting it as it is now.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Recommended Literature:
- “The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Clason – A book about sound financial advice based on ancient parables.
- “Security Analysis” by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd – A fundamental read on investment principles.
Songs and Movies:
- Song: “Money (That’s What I Want)” – by Barrett Strong
- Movie: “Jerry Maguire” – Tommy Boyd’s “Show me the money!” resonates with the certainty theme in market forces.
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Idioms of Certainty
And so concludes our analytical adventure into assurances, reliability, and guarantees. Until next time, remember that while promises can be broken, a well-learned idiom is indeed as good as gold – or perhaps, like money in the bank.
Inspirational Farewell: “In the bank of life, make sure your investments in wisdom, trust, and language yield the highest dividends.”
