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play with house money

idiom

To be in a situation where little or no personal risk can be incurred.


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  1. 01

    basket house

    A cafe or similar establishment where musical performances are given and the performers are then paid with money placed in a basket by members of the audience.

  2. 02

    Bees and honey

    [Cockney slang]money

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

  3. 03

    bet the house

    Synonym of bet the farm.

  4. 04

    big money

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

  5. 05

    bottom the house

    To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.

  6. 06

    Bread and Honey

    [Cockney slang]money

  7. 07

    bring down the house

    To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.

  8. 08

    child's play

    Something particularly easy or simple.

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