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Examples:Hot money, money flowing from one currency another in the hope of quick profit—lit. ten thousand strings of cash in money belt (idiom); carrying lots of money—lose money instead of being paid (i.e. sb should pay me, but is actually taking my money)—Money isn't everything but without money you have nothing. [idiom.]—lit. stake a thousand pieces of gold on one throw (idiom); throw away money recklessly—pick up money and not hide it (idiom); to return property to its owner—a device used check money and detect counterfeit bills—money squandering establishment (e.g. gambling den, brothel etc)—money settlement (fine or payment end a legal dispute)—deny oneself comforts in order to save money for one's education—Enjo-kōsai or "compensated dating", a practice which originated in Japan where older men give money or luxury gifts women for their companionship and sexual favors—PayPal (Internet payment and money transfer company)—extravagant (idiom); throw away money by the handful—ritual money made of paper burnt for the Gods or the dead—look after one's parents generously, but not waste money on a lavish funeral—kopeck (unit of money, one hundredth of ruble) (loanword)—natural economy (exchange of goods by bartering not involving money)—An ounce of gold can't buy you an interval of time (common saying); Money can't buy you time.—plot and kill sb for his property (idiom); to murder for money—bill of warrant (certificate, allowing one collect money or valuables)—lit. money will make the Devil turn millstones [idiom.]—classifier for rolled material (wad of paper money, movie reel etc)—classifier for money, literal meaning: a handful—classifier for a large amount of money or medical/legal cases— |