English Explanatory Dictionary

throw nickels around like manhole covers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be very stingy; to be reluctant to part with money.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-throw nickels around like manhole covers.wav

Word forms

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Etymology

See throw money around. A manhole cover is large, heavy, and not easily thrown.

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