loose change
"Loose change" typically refers to small coins carried for minor expenses, often seen as insignificant in value.
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Definition
B1Everyday Life
(informal)Small coins carried in a pocket or bag for minor purchases.
Example
- I used my loose change to buy a coffee.
- She found some loose change at the bottom of her purse.
B2Finance
(idiomatic)A small amount of money considered insignificant compared to larger sums.
Example
- For a billionaire, a thousand dollars is just loose change.
- He donated his loose change to the charity.
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