fairy money
"Fairy money" is a concept from folklore that highlights the whimsical and unpredictable nature of wealth associated with fairies.
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Definition
C1Folklore
(mythical, cultural)Money given by fairies that later turns into worthless items like leaves.
Example
- The children were excited to find fairy money, only to see it transform into withered leaves by morning.
B2General
(figurative, informal)Unexpectedly discovered money or treasure.
Example
- Finding that old coin in the attic felt like discovering fairy money.
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