He works hard to earn some bees and honey.
bees and honey
idiom Slang
Cockney rhyming slang · East London
money
Origin
As bees are the epitome of work, work produces money, the possession of which is sweet.
After the promotion, he finally had enough bees and honey to buy a new car.
The seasoned businessman spent his entire career accumulating bees and honey, only to realize that wealth alone could not guarantee him peace of mind.
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big money
A large amount of money, especially a significant source of revenue or income.
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bread and Honey
[Cockney slang]money
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clean money
Money that is legally or honestly gained or earned.
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coffee money
A small amount of money given as a bribe or gratuity.
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conscience money
Money which is voluntarily paid by a party who feels guilt, and seeks to provide compensation, for some past misdeed or negligence.
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dirty money
Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized, especially money gained through forgery, bribery, prostitution, money laundering, or theft.
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easy money
Money that is easily acquired.
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even money
By extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.