That man is bow-legged wi' brass.
bow-legged wi' brass
idiomWealthy; having lots of money.
Origin
disputed originHumorous, from the fact that coins in pockets add weight.
Everyone knows the family is bow-legged wi' brass, so they can afford the most expensive house in town.
Despite his humble appearance, the local merchant is famously bow-legged wi' brass, holding more wealth than the rest of the village combined.
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brass ceiling
An unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.
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brass farthing
Something worthless or of small value.
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brass monkey
Very cold.
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brass monkeys
Very cold.
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brass neck
Gall, shamelessness, cheek.
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double in brass
To perform two or more tasks within the same project or organization.
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get down to brass tacks
To (start to) consider or deal with the most important details or facts about something.
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not worth a brass farthing
Worth nothing or next to nothing.