I just saw the term "tight wad" in another message here on CT and it got me to thinking.... What are some of the money-related expressions we use and where do they come from? (Hello - Clinker!!!) I've got a couple to get the ball rolling: Tight Wad Penny Pincher Cheap Skate (Actually how do you spell that????? Cheap and then what is it?) So on and so forth....
Sort of on topic. I had read somewhere, cannot remember where, about the 1883 Liberty Nickel, " No Cents " variety, and the guy who started gold plating them and passing them as gold was named Josh something, and thats how the term " your Joshing me" got started. Hey, I know, at least it's coin related.
I've done some internet research - here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Tightwad-Gazette-Amy-Dacyczyn/dp/0375752250 Once again - a disclaimer - I have nothing to do with any of this!
How's about. Stop on a dime. Penny for your thoughts. March of Dimes. Dollar days. Nickel defense? Quarterback?
Penny ante Dime a dozen Quartermania Half assed Buck an ear Buck a roo There's an endless # of money sayings. You can even make up your own. Bruce
Not one red cent Thin as a dime My 2 cents worth Queer as a 3 dollar bill Penny wise and pound foolish A penny saved is a penny earned
Look after the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves. Some terms for money in uk: wonga, quid (pound) lady godiva (£5) ton (£100) Rich.
P's and Q's Thanks for that post! It reminded me of something. When someone says to "mind your P's and Q's" that was an old expression from the English pubs and was meant to be "Mind your Pints and Quarts" and they said this at the end of the night. Spent 2 years in England - boy, are the pub owners NASTY when closing time (11 p.m.) comes around..,. The English people are the most wonderful people in the whole world, but the pub owners are *************** (fill in the blanks!).
