idioms

  ready cash (money in the form of cash that is available to spend) I’m afraid I don’t have enough ready cash on me. Can I pay you tomorrow? We need investors with ready cash to start this project. envocabulary.com

  cold cash (money in the form of cash rather than checks or credit) I bought a new car and paid cold cash for it. You have to pay with cold cash; we won’t accept credit cards or checks here. envocabulary.com

  quick buck (a large amount of money earned quickly and easily) John is playing poker because he wants to make a quick buck. We are not here for a quick buck, but we are here to work. envocabulary.com

  quick as a flash  informal (very quickly or suddenly) She cleaned up the kitchen as quick as a flash. Quick as a flash, he picked up his bags and put them in the trunk of my car. The children assimilate new information quick as a flash. envocabulary.com

  have your cake and eat it too (to have two good things at the same time) If you want more local services, you have to pay more tax. You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. Spend your money on vacation or save. You can’t have your cake …