cold hard cash
The term "cold hard cash" emphasizes the tangible, immediate nature of physical money, often highlighting its reliability and straightforwardness.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Money in the form of coins and paper bills, as opposed to digital or non-physical forms like credit or checks.
Example
- She insisted on being paid in cold hard cash rather than a check.
- The store only accepts cold hard cash for all transactions.
B2General
(idiomatic)Money that is readily available for immediate use.
Example
- He pulled out some cold hard cash to pay for the car on the spot.
- Investors are more interested in cold hard cash than promises.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cold hard cash":
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