Paid
Definition: To have received money as compensation for work or services.
Let’s hop, skip, and jump over to some idioms and expressions that revolve around payday and the satisfaction it brings. Who doesn’t enjoy that sweet tingling sensation when the pocket’s a little weightier?
Related Idioms and Expressions
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Pay through the nose: To pay an exorbitant amount of money. 💸
- Synonyms: Overpay, shell out, fork out
- Antonyms: Save, economize, skimp
- Humor-filled quote: “Why pay through the nose when a strategically placed tissue can save you a fortune?”
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Burning a hole in one’s pocket: Money that is eager to be spent as soon as it’s received.
- Similar terms: Quick spender, loose purse strings
- Educational note: Just because the money’s hot doesn’t mean you need to drop it immediately!
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Bang for the buck: Getting the most amount of value for the money spent.
- Antonyms: Rip-off, robbery, scam
- Inspirational quote: “Invest in yourself; it’s the best bang for your buck!”
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The buck stops here: Taking responsibility and not deflecting blame to others.
- Related terms: Authority, responsibility, onus
- History note: Popularized by U.S. President Harry S. Truman.
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Worth its weight in gold: Extremely valuable or beneficial.
- Proverbs: “Good things come in small packages.” 📦
- Literature reference: Check out “The Merchant of Venice” by William Shakespeare for a tale that weighs value differently.
Literary, Song, and Movie Suggestions
- Book: “The Wealthy Barber” by David Chilton 📚 – A witty and insightful guide on financial planning and money management.
- Song: “She Works Hard for the Money” by Donna Summer 🎶 – A classic tune celebrating the fruits of hard labor.
- Movie: “The Pursuit of Happyness” starring Will Smith 🎬– An embodiment of perseverance and the rewards it can reap.
Just remember, it’s not always about the pay, but sometimes more about the passion!
Remember, the greatest wealth is to live content with little.
- Penny Wordsworth
