almighty dollar
(US, pejorative, idiomatic, singulare tantum) The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.
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Born ~1616 · 1 year of recorded useSeen in the wild
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(US, pejorative, idiomatic, singulare tantum) The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.
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The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.
Almighty dollar means: The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
almighty dollar means: The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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