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filthy lucre

/ˈfɪlθi ˈluːkə/

Übersetzung: Abwertender Begriff für Geld, besonders für unrechtmäßig erworbenes oder als moralisch verderblich geltendes Geld. Der Ausdruck stammt aus der Bibel (1. Timotheus 3,3) und wird heute humorvoll oder zynisch verwendet.

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/ˈfɪlθi ˈluːkə/C2formalveraltet
  • deAbwertender Begriff für Geld, besonders für unrechtmäßig erworbenes oder als moralisch verderblich geltendes Geld. Der Ausdruck stammt aus der Bibel (1. Timotheus 3,3) und wird heute humorvoll oder zynisch verwendet.

A derogatory term for money, especially when gained dishonestly or considered morally corrupting. Originates from the Bible (1 Timothy 3:3) and is now used humorously or cynically.

  1. Money gained dishonestlyC1informal

    Money that is obtained through immoral, unethical, or illegal means.

    deSchmutziges Geld

    • He was only interested in filthy lucre, not in helping others.
    • The politician was accused of pursuing filthy lucre through bribery.
    • They turned down the deal because it smelled of filthy lucre.
  2. Money in general (disparaging)C1informal

    A humorous or cynical way to refer to money, especially when seen as corrupting or vulgar.

    deSchmutziges Geld

    • I don't care about your filthy lucre; I just want a fair deal.
    • She left her job to pursue art, not filthy lucre.
    • The company's only goal was to accumulate filthy lucre.