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A reaction to someone receiving money, often an insignificant amount.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous, sarcastic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: don't spend it all at once, don't spend it all at one shop, don't spend it all in one shop
Antonyms: none provided
History
Since 19-20th century, originally prefixed by "here's a ha'penny". An allusion to criminals paying unusually large amounts in cash, which would raise suspicions.
