Money
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Meaning: Complete authority or unrestricted freedom of action or a free hand.
Example: Roger was given a blank check by Mr. Musk. He could spend as much as he wanted to implement the latest driving technology. Read more ➺
Meaning: to make money quickly.
Example: He decided to make a quick buck by selling his CD collection. Read more ➺
Meaning: the opposite aspect, contrasting arguments.
Example: You should consider the other side of the coin when a wife leaves her husband and not just blame her for walking out on him. Read more ➺
Meaning: Rewards, progress or other good results with little or no effort.
Example: The problem is that the working class perpetually has to struggle to get by, whereas the rich continually have access to easy money. Read more ➺
Meaning: a payment system that allows you to pay right before a service you use rather than later.
Example: When it comes to mobile phone contracts, seven out of ten customers opt for pay-as-you-go plans. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cause harm to one person in order to do good for another.
Example: I moved money from the college savings account to my main account so the debit would clear, robbing Peter to pay Paul. Read more ➺
Meaning: the act of stealing
Example: I can't believe I paid that much money for that outfit. It was a rip off. Read more ➺
Meaning: experience sudden anger
Example: Jake's parents are going to hit the roof when they see the damage he's done to their car. Read more ➺
Meaning: most basic and important elements or facts
Example: Wendy told us a bare-bones version of the long story. Read more ➺
Meaning: more money going out than coming in
Example: If your bank account goes in the red, the bank will charge you for every transaction. Read more ➺
