easy money
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money that one gains without much effort and often by dishonest means
The origin of the idiom "easy money" can be traced back to the early 20th century in the United States. This phrase gained popularity in the early 1900s and has since become a common expression in various English-speaking countries. It is often used in discussions about potential opportunities, schemes, or ventures that promise quick and effortless financial gains.
- Many people believe that online trading is an avenue for easy money.
- He always looks for shortcuts to make easy money without putting in much effort.
- They thought they had found a way to make easy money, but it turned out to be a scam.
- She tried her luck in the casino, hoping for some easy money, but ended up losing everything.
- He regretted investing in that business thinking it would bring him easy money.
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the economic condition in which credit is easy to secure
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