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Explaining "Money talks"
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 17/10/2024, 05:07
Anwar Kareem 17/10/2024, 05:07English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase "Money talks" means that money has the power to influence people and situations, and that it can be a decisive factor in decision-making processes.
Tone
Pragmatic
Origin
The concept behind the phrase "Money talks" can be traced back to the fifth century B.C., when Euripides hinted at the persuasive power of wealth. Centuries later, Erasmus referred to the "talking power of money" in 1532. The exact phrasing as we know it began to be used around the year 1900.
Examples of usage
- Despite the objections of the committee, the wealthy backer's proposal was accepted. Clearly, money talks.
- When it came time to choose the host city for the international event, it became evident that money talks.
- In negotiations, he realized that money talks; the one with the deepest pockets had the final say.
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