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clean money

idiom

Money that is legally or honestly gained or earned.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    Bees and honey

    [Cockney slang]money

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

  2. 02

    big money

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

  3. 03

    Bread and Honey

    [Cockney slang]money

  4. 04

    clean as a hound's tooth

    Very clean.

  5. 05

    clean as a whistle

    Very clean.

  6. 06

    clean break

    The complete termination of a relationship, or an exit from a situation.

  7. 07

    clean hands

    Freedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.

  8. 08

    clean someone's clock

    To defeat someone decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.

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