He works hard to earn clean money for his family.
clean money
idiomMoney that is legally or honestly gained or earned.
The business owner insisted that all his profits were clean money, earned through honest sales and hard work.
Despite the temptation of quick wealth from illicit sources, she remained committed to earning only clean money through her professional career.
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bees and honey
[Cockney slang]money
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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 as a hound's tooth
Very clean.
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clean as a whistle
Very clean.
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clean break
The complete termination of a relationship, or an exit from a situation.
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clean hands
Freedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.
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clean someone's clock
To defeat someone decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.