Interestingly, the slangdoughfor money predates the slangbread, as it has been used in this sense since at least the 1830s. However, it is commonly thought that usingdoughfor money is related to the use ofbreadas “livelihood” (“to earn one’s bread”) that has been attested since the...
So, let’s take a look at some of the most common British slang terms for money that people use today: Dosh— Money. He went and spent all his dosh on a new car! Coin— Money; when used in this way, “coin” becomes uncountable. How much coin do you have? Quid— One pound. ...
Though it may be possible to measure the value of material goods in terms of money, it is extremely difficult to estimate the true value of the services which people perform for us. 虽然用金钱来衡量物质产品的价值是可能的;但要估计人们为我们提供的服务的真正价值却极为困难. 来自《用法词典》 24...
to make realmoney→ganardinerode verdad B.ADV(US) (=really) →muy he wrote some real good stories→escribióunosrelatosmuybuenosorbuenísimos we had a real good time→lopasamosrealmentebien it's real heavy→pesamucho C.N forreal→de veras,de verdad ...
Dosh– slang term for “money” Drink driving– drunk driving Elevenses –a break for a snack taken mid-morning, usually around 10:30a.m. to 11a.m., also known as “morning tea” Fête –a public function usually held outdoors and in the warmer months of the year, often to raise fund...
13.Pista— Money In Mexico, apistais an alcoholic beverage, but in El Salvador, it’s one of many slang terms for money. No tengo pista. I have no money. Spanish in El Salvador Spanish is the official language, although it’s slightly different from what most of us learn through mainst...
2. Slang a. To do what is wanted. b. To pay over money that is demanded: came across with the check. 3. To give an impression: "He comes across as a very sincere, religious individual" (William L. Clay). come along 1. To make advances to a goal; progress: Things are coming...
Currency The type of money that a country uses. It can be traded for other currencies on the foreign exchange market, so each currency has a value relative to another. Current Balance The value of all exports (goods plus services) less all imports of a country over a specific period of ...
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