quick buck
A large sum of money earned easily and quickly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He wants to make a quick buck by selling his old clothes.”
“Many people fall for online scams because they promise a quick buck without any real work.”
“The developer was less interested in the long-term quality of the project than in making a quick buck before moving on to the next venture.”
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bang for the buck
Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.
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big bucks
Lots of money.
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break the buck
To fall below the value of one dollar per share.
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buck fever
Excitement and nervousness felt by a new hunter upon seeing game.
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buck for
To strive for persistently; to try hard to obtain (a promotion, raise, etc.).
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buck off
Of a horse or other animal, to rear up on its hind legs in order to throw off or dislodge its rider.
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buck the trend
To go against the norm or the current stand of the main population; have a differing opinion from the majority.
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buck up
Cheer up; take courage; take heart.
Last updated August 10, 2026