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long green

idiom
Meaning

Money, especially in the form of cash.


Examples
SIMPLE

He needs some long green to pay his rent.

CONTEXTUAL

The car is in great shape, but it will cost you a lot of long green.

COMPLEX

Despite his outward appearance of wealth, he lacked the actual long green required to finalize such a significant investment.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  2. 02

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  3. 03

    as the day is long

    Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.

  4. 04

    Chinese green

    Synonym of lokao.

  5. 05

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  6. 06

    draw a long bow

    To lie; to exaggerate.

  7. 07

    draw the long bow

    To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.

  8. 08

    go a long way

    To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.

Last updated April 17, 2026