Phrase guide

silly money

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A ridiculously large (or, less commonly, small) sum of money.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

Examples

  • Buying a house in central London will set you back close to a million quid, these days – it's just silly money.

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Antonyms: none provided

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