English Explanatory Dictionary

cold hard cash

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.
  2. Money in the form of banknotes and coins as opposed to electronic money, credit, and checks.
  3. Ready money.
  4. Money in the form of specie, as contrasted with paper money.

Pronunciation

en-au-cold hard cash.ogg

Word forms

cold hard cash

Synonyms

cold cash hard cash
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