old money
Families that have been wealthy for generations or members of such families.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She comes from old money, so she never worries about rent.”
“The club only accepts members from old money, not people who got rich last year.”
“Though the estate had crumbled, the family clung to the manners and pride of old money, as if breeding could pay the mounting debts.”
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any old nook or cranny
Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
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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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big old
Emphatically or impressively big; really big.
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bread and Honey
[Cockney slang]money
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chip off the old block
Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
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clean money
Money that is legally or honestly gained or earned.
Last updated August 10, 2026