Bread and Honey

Bees and honey

[Cockney slang]money

As bees are the epitome of work, work produces money, the possession of which is sweet.

big money

A large amount of money, especially a significant source of revenue or income.

clean money

Money that is legally or honestly gained or earned.

coffee money

A small amount of money given as a bribe or gratuity.

conscience money

Money which is voluntarily paid by a party who feels guilt, and seeks to provide compensation, for some past misdeed or negligence.

dirty money

Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized, especially money gained through forgery, bribery, prostitution, money laundering, or theft.

easy money

Money that is easily acquired.

even money

By extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.