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filthy lucre

/ˈfɪlθi ˈluːkə/

Traducción: Término despectivo para referirse al dinero, especialmente al obtenido de forma deshonesta o considerado moralmente corruptor. Proviene de la Biblia (1 Timoteo 3:3) y hoy se usa con ironía o cinismo.

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/ˈfɪlθi ˈluːkə/C2formalobsoleto
  • esTérmino despectivo para referirse al dinero, especialmente al obtenido de forma deshonesta o considerado moralmente corruptor. Proviene de la Biblia (1 Timoteo 3:3) y hoy se usa con ironía o cinismo.

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.

    esdinero sucio

    • 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.

    esdinero sucio

    • 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.